What is the origin of the name Finola?

Finola is a name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Finola?

Finola is pronounced fi-NO-lah.

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GirlIrish

Finola

fi-NO-lah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

178

Peak Year

#20 in 2007

First Recorded

1966

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish name derived from Fionnuala, meaning 'white shoulder'.

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Finn Nola Fin

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Finn Nola Fin

Spelling Variations

Fionnuala Finula Fenella

Similar Names

Fiona Niamh Saoirse Aoife

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentIntuitiveGentle

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