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Fionnuala

fin-OO-lah

Popularity

#16027

stable

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Irish

Total Births

158

Peak Year

#12 in 2010

First Recorded

1985

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Fionnuala is an Irish name meaning "white shoulder." It is derived from the Gaelic elements "fionn" (white, fair) and "guala" (shoulder).

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FinnNualaFionnaLala

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Fionnuala Flanagan

    Irish actress known for diverse film roles.

Nicknames

FinnNualaFionnaLala

Spelling Variations

FinolaFionnghuala

Similar Names

SaoirseAislingCiaraRoisin

Personality Traits

WiseStrongIndependentMysterious

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