Fianna

Meaning of the Irish name Fianna. Listen and learn how to pronounce Fianna so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Fionn Mac Cool’s (read the legend) warrior band were known as the Fianna (read the legend). In early Ireland women had equal rights and while the warriors were usually men there is a strong tradition of Celtic women fighting alongside the men, dating as far back as Roman times. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Fianna PRONUNCIATION: fee + ina” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Fianna and read along … Read more

Fidelma

Meaning of the Irish name Fidelma. Listen and learn how to pronounce Fidelma so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: Meaning “beauty” or “constant.” The name goes back to ancient times and has been held by six saints. One Fidelma, a daughter of the High King Conchobhar Mac Nessa, was known as Fidelma Nichrothach “Fidelma The Nine-Times-Beautiful,” and a warrior of note herself. GENDER: Girl | Female IRISH NAME: Fidelma Fedelma PRONUNCIATION: fid + el + ma” ENGLISH: AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Fidelma and read along with the meaning)Play … Read more

Finola

Meaning of the name Finola. Listen and learn how to pronounce Finola so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name. MEANING: The name comes from fionn + ghuala “fair shouldered.” The chieftan King Lir and his wife Aobh had a daughter Fionnoula and three sons Aedh, Conn and Fiachra. When Aodh died Lir’s new wife Aoife was so jealous of her husband’s love for his children that she cast a spell on them and turned them into swans and condemned them to spend 300 years on Lake Daravarragh, 300 years on the Sea of Moyle and 300 … Read more

Fiona

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish girls name Fiona How To Pronounce Fiona? What is the meaning and origin of Fiona? Fionn meaning “fair, white, beautiful” it is the feminine form of Fionn. Of Scottish origin it is quite a popular name in Ireland. What is the Gender for the Irish name Fiona? Girl | Female How do you spell it in Irish? Fiona What is the phonetic pronunciation and spelling of Fiona? “fee + ona” What is the english equivalent names of Fiona? None known Next: Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they mean. Discover … Read more

Fionnoula

Meaning of the Irish name Fionnoula. Listen and learn how to pronounce Fionnoula so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name. MEANING: The name comes from fionn + ghuala “fair shouldered.” The chieftan King Lir and his wife Aobh had a daughter Fionnoula and three sons Aedh, Conn and Fiachra. When Aodh died Lir’s new wife Aoife was so jealous of her husband’s love for his children that she cast a spell on them and turned them into swans and condemned them to spend 300 years on Lake Daravarragh, 300 years on the Sea of Moyle … Read more