Fionnula
fee-NOO-lah
Fionnula is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “An Irish name meaning 'white shoulder'. Derived from 'fionn' meaning 'white' or 'fair' and 'guala' meaning 'shoulder'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Fionnula Means
“An Irish name meaning 'white shoulder'. Derived from 'fionn' meaning 'white' or 'fair' and 'guala' meaning 'shoulder'.”
The Story of Fionnula
A name that whispers of delicate beauty and a graceful strength, like the first light on a tranquil Irish morning.
Fionnula, a name with deep roots in Irish heritage, means 'white shoulder.' It is gracefully formed from the Gaelic 'fionn,' signifying white or fair, and 'guala,' meaning shoulder, suggesting a refined and elegant posture.
This name speaks to a gentle spirit that possesses a profound inner strength. You see your daughter as someone who moves through life with an elegant mystery, touching others with her kindness.
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Famous Namesakes
Fionnula Flanagan
Irish stage, film, and television actress
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 2016
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2016
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