Irish Names Starting with F

Fiadh is the older spelling of the Irish word fia, meaning “deer” or “wild.”

Fionn Mac Cool’s warrior band were known as the Fianna.

Meaning “beauty” or “constant.” The name goes back to ancient times and has been held by six saints.

Finola in Irish is Fionnoula, pronounced finn-ULA, meaning “fair-shouldered.”

Fiona is a Scottish creation rather than an old Irish name.

The name comes from fionn + ghuala “fair shouldered.” The chieftain King Lir and his wife Aobh had a daughter Fionnoula and three sons Aedh, Conn and Fiachra.

Comes from the word faol “wolf.”

From feidhil “beauty” or “ever good.” Three kings of Munster bore the name.

Feilim in Irish is Feidhelm, pronounced FAIL-im, meaning “ever good.”

Comes from fear + Dia “man of God.” Ferdia battled with his friend and foster-brother Cuchulainn in the battle over the Brown Bull of Cooley.

Fergal comes from the Old Irish fer “man” and gal “valor,” so “man of valor” or “brave man.” Fearghal is the modern Irish spelling, and Farrell is another English form.

Derived from fear “man” and gus “strength” and signifies “a strong warrior, virile.”

Meaning “fair-haired,” the name has been popular since the sixth century when St. Finbar came to an area of Cork that was being tormented by a serpent.

Meaning “fair-haired” or could mean “white fire.”

Means “fair-headed.” Fionn Mac Cool, a central character in Irish folklore and mythology lead the warrior band, the Fianna.

Francis in Irish is Proinsias, pronounced PRON-she-iss, meaning “little Frenchman.”

Frank in Irish is Proinsias, pronounced PRON-she-iss, meaning “little Frenchman.”