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Fiona name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Fiona
User Submitted Origins
Irish
46%
English
34%
Scottish
8%
Celtic
4%
African
4%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
Gaelic
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Fiona is of Celtic origin and means "Fair, pure, beauty, white".
- 2 submissions from the United States and Canada agree the name Fiona means "Fair; White" and is of Irish / Scottish origin.
- According to 2 people from Ireland and South Africa, the name Fiona is of Celtic origin and means "White or fair".
- 2 people from Canada and the United States agree the name Fiona is of Irish / African origin and means "White, Fair".
- According to a user from Missouri, U.S., the name Fiona is of Gaelic origin and means "White, Clear, or Fair".
- A user from Netherlands says the name Fiona is of Gaelic origin and means "Fair; Beautiful".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Fiona is of Scottish origin and means "Light and fair".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Fiona means "Fair-haired princess".
- A user from Canada says the name Fiona is of Irish origin and means "Fair haired".
- A submission from Ireland says the name Fiona means "Fair" and is of Scottish origin.
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Wiktionary
From Irish fionn (“fair, white”). In use before 1713. Popularized by James Macpherson (see 1765 quotation), and perhaps by the 19th-century Scottish writer William Sharp, who chose “Fiona Macleod” as his pen name.
- A female given name from Scottish Gaelic, in regular use since the 20th century, first in Scotland, then in England.
Fiona was also found in the following language(s): Finnish, French, and German
Notable Persons Named Fiona
Notable Persons Named Fiona
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple is an alternative rock, jazz, and baroque pop singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and pianist. She plays Piano and Vocals. She has been prominent since 1994. Fiona was given the name Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart on September 13th, 1977 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw is an actress and director. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1983 to present. Fiona was given the name Fiona Mary Wilson on July 10th, 1958 in County Cork, Ireland.
Fiona Dourif
Fiona Dourif is an actress. She was most prominent from 2005 to present. Fiona was born as the child of Brad Dourif in Woodstock, New York, United States.
Fiona Bruce
Fiona Bruce is a television producer, news presenter, and presenter. Fiona was given the name Fiona Elizabeth Bruce on April 25th, 1964 in Singapore.
Fiona Sit
Fiona Sit is a cantopop actor. She holds the title Keanu Reeves Reply". Her ongoing career started in 2004.
Fiona Dolman
Her most notable accomplishments were from 1993 to present. Fiona was born on January 1st, 1970 in Findhorn, Moray, Scotland.
- Fiona PhillipsTelevision Broadcaster
- Fiona Staples
- Fiona PattenMember of the Victorian Legislative Council for Northern Metropolitan
- Fifi BoxRadio Host
- Fiona GubelmannActress
- Dr Fiona Wood
- Fiona GrahamAnthropologist
- Fiona NashSenator for New South Wales
- Fiona Steil-Antoni
- Fiona MactaggartFor Slough
- Fiona BriceMusician
- Fiona MaMember of the California State Board of Equalization
- Fiona BannerArtist
- Fiona FungLyricist
Notable Persons With the Last Name Fiona
Notable Persons With the Last Name Fiona
Princess Fiona
Princess Fiona is a fictional character.
Melanie Fiona
Melanie Fiona is a contemporary r&b, soul music, jazz, and reggae singer-songwriter. She plays Vocals. She has had major accomplishments since 2002. Melanie was given the name Melanie Fiona Hallim on July 4th, 1983 in Toronto. Melanie is also known as Syren Hall.
Fiona
Fiona is a glam metal and hard rock singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. She plays Human voice. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1985 to 1985. Fiona was given the name Fiona Eileen Flanagan on September 13th, 1961 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
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