Fionnula Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfin-OO-lah / /fɪnˈuːlə/

Irish

Meaning

fair shoulder

Historical & Cultural Background

Fionnula is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Fionnuala'. It is associated with various legends in Irish mythology, particularly the story of the Children of Lir. In this tale, Fionnula is transformed into a swan along with her brothers. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and remains popular in modern times.

Trend Summary

Fionnula has seen a modest presence in the US, with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

FionaFinleyFloraFinaFinaeFiora

Variants

  • Fionnuala
  • Fionnghuala

International Variants

  • Fionnghuala (Irish)

Famous people named Fionnula

Fionnula Flanagan is an Irish actress known for her roles in film and television, including 'The Others' and 'Lost'.

Fionnula O'Neill is a notable Irish author recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Fictional characters named Fionnula

Fionnula appears in the Irish myth 'The Children of Lir' as a central character who is transformed into a swan.

Fionnula is a character in the animated series 'The Secret of Kells', inspired by Irish folklore.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fionnula was first seen in the United States in 2016. Fionnula has ranked as high as #1418 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Fionnula has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fionnula

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20165