What is the origin of the name Oonagh?

Oonagh is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Oonagh?

Oonagh is currently ranked #14793 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Oonagh

OO-na

Popularity

#14793

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 2017

First Recorded

1997

Style

Vintage, Mythological

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An Anglicized form of the Irish name Úna, possibly meaning 'lamb' or 'unity.' It is associated with a mythical queen.

Nickname Watch

Oona Una

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

Oona Chaplin
British actress and granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin.

Nicknames

Oona Una

Spelling Variations

Una Ona Ona

Similar Names

Moira Niamh Aoife Maeve

Personality Traits

MysteriousGracefulIndependentArtisticElegant

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