Fiona Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Fiona’s Celtic charm makes it a favorite among those looking for a name with cultural depth and history.

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A Deep Dive

Fiona Overview

Meaning

White, fair, pale

Gender

Girl

Origin

Gaelic

Etymology

Originated from Scottish and Irish Gaelic, meaning “white” or “fair”​

Pronunciation

/fiˈoʊnə/

Popularity

Fiona is popular in several countries, including the USA, Germany, and Switzerland. In 2023, it ranked 400th for girls in the USA​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Cute

Associated Traits

Elegant, graceful, charming, artistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Fiona is associated with Scottish and Irish heritage, often linked to literary and cultural references such as the poems by James Macpherson​

Name Day

October 6th (Germany)
A Deep Dive

Fiona Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ffion, Fianna, Viona, Fione

Common Nicknames

Ona, Nia, Fio, Fee

Diminutives

Fifi, Fina, Nia, Fi

Famous People

  • Fiona Apple
    (American Singer)
  • Fiona Shaw
    (Irish Actress)
  • Fiona Bruce
    (British Journalist)
  • Fiona Gubelmann
    (American Actress)
  • Fiona Phillips
    (British TV Presenter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Fiona
    ("Shrek," Film Series)
  • Fiona Gallagher
    ("Shameless," TV Series)
  • Fiona Goode
    ("American Horror Story: Coven," TV Series)
  • Fiona Glenanne
    ("Burn Notice," TV Series)

Places

  • Fiona Stanley Hospital
    (Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Fiona?

The name Fiona means “fair” or “white,” often synonymous with purity and beauty. People named Fiona are thought to have charming personalities, radiating warmth and kindness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Fiona?

Fiona has roots in Gaelic languages, derived from the Irish word “fionn,” which means “fair” or “white.” It became popular in Scotland and Ireland, bringing to mind a sense of Celtic heritage and tradition.

Fiona Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Fiona in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2992021#3572022#3992023
Top 3 Rankings#1802017#1972013#2042014

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Fiona

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023399
(-42 from 2022)
764
(-117 from 2022)
0.04368
2022357
(-58 from 2021)
881
(-191 from 2021)
0.04913
2021299
(-7 from 2020)
1072
(-16 from 2020)
0.05984
2020292
(-27 from 2019)
1088
(-162 from 2019)
0.06155
2019265
(-42 from 2018)
1250
(-164 from 2018)
0.06812
2018223
(-43 from 2017)
1414
(-268 from 2017)
0.07604
2017180
(+31 from 2016)
1682
(+122 from 2016)
0.08903
2016211
(+8 from 2015)
1560
(+65 from 2015)
0.08058
2015219
(-15 from 2014)
1495
(-152 from 2014)
0.07663
2014204
(-7 from 2013)
1647
(+7 from 2013)
0.08419
2013197
(+12 from 2012)
1640
(+137 from 2012)
0.08508
2012209
(+57 from 2011)
1503
(+292 from 2011)
0.07750
2011266
(-8 from 2010)
1211
(-53 from 2010)
0.06250
2010258
(+56 from 2009)
1264
(+213 from 2009)
0.06447
2009314
(+32 from 2008)
1051
(+87 from 2008)
0.05190
2008346
(+6 from 2007)
964
(+46 from 2007)
0.04628
2007352
(-19 from 2006)
918
(-72 from 2006)
0.04337
2006333
(+39 from 2005)
990
(+147 from 2005)
0.04736
2005372
(-45 from 2004)
843
(-127 from 2004)
0.04154
2004327
(+24 from 2003)
970
(+85 from 2003)
0.04807
2003351
(-5 from 2002)
885
(+27 from 2002)
0.04411
2002346
(+68 from 2001)
858
(+164 from 2001)
0.04344
2001414
(+47 from 2000)
694
(+91 from 2000)
0.03503
2000461
(+15 from 1999)
603
(+51 from 1999)
0.03021
1999476
(+44 from 1998)
552
(+67 from 1998)
0.02835
1998520
(+2 from 1997)
485
(+26 from 1997)
0.02502
1997522
(+88 from 1996)
459
(+84 from 1996)
0.02404
1996610
(+180 from 1995)
375
(+123 from 1995)
0.01956
1995790
(+118 from 1994)
252
(+42 from 1994)
0.01311
1994908
(+53 from 1993)
210
(+14 from 1993)
0.01077
1993961
(+73 from 1992)
196
(+16 from 1992)
0.00994
19921034
(-142 from 1991)
180
(-40 from 1991)
0.00898
1991892
(+42 from 1990)
220
(+17 from 1990)
0.01082
1990934
(+132 from 1989)
203
(+45 from 1989)
0.00988
19891066
(+106 from 1988)
158
(+28 from 1988)
0.00793
19881172
(+107 from 1987)
130
(+21 from 1987)
0.00676
19871279
(+88 from 1986)
109
(+15 from 1986)
0.00582
19861367
(+43 from 1985)
94
(+4 from 1985)
0.00509
19851410
(+206 from 1984)
90
(+22 from 1984)
0.00487
19841616
(-258 from 1983)
68
(-20 from 1983)
0.00377
19831358
(+249 from 1982)
88
(+16 from 1982)
0.00492
19821607
(-103 from 1981)
72
(-8 from 1981)
0.00397
19811504
(+245 from 1980)
80
(+17 from 1980)
0.00447
19801749
(-55 from 1979)
63
(-2 from 1979)
0.00354
19791694
(+199 from 1978)
65
(+13 from 1978)
0.00377
19781893
(-158 from 1977)
52
(-7 from 1977)
0.00316
19771735
(-41 from 1976)
59
(+2 from 1976)
0.00359
19761694
(-38 from 1975)
57
(-1 from 1975)
0.00363
19751656
(+77 from 1974)
58
(+6 from 1974)
0.00372
19741733
(-300 from 1973)
52
(-16 from 1973)
0.00332
19731433
(-19 from 1972)
68
(-1 from 1972)
0.00438
19721414
(+180 from 1971)
69
(+10 from 1971)
0.00428
19711594
(-10 from 1970)
59
(-1 from 1970)
0.00337
19701584
(-161 from 1969)
60
(-7 from 1969)
0.00328
19691423
(+201 from 1968)
67
(+17 from 1968)
0.00380
19681624
(-343 from 1967)
50
(-21 from 1967)
0.00292
19671281
(+267 from 1966)
71
(+19 from 1966)
0.00414
19661548
(+306 from 1965)
52
(+14 from 1965)
0.00296
19651854
(-107 from 1964)
38
(-6 from 1964)
0.00208
19641747
(+267 from 1963)
44
(+10 from 1963)
0.00225
19632014
(+342 from 1962)
34
(+8 from 1962)
0.00171
19622356
(-401 from 1961)
26
(-9 from 1961)
0.00128
19611955
(+694 from 1960)
35
(+14 from 1960)
0.00169
19602649
(+331 from 1959)
21
(+5 from 1959)
0.00101
19592980
(-224 from 1958)
16
(-2 from 1958)
0.00077
19582756
(+940 from 1957)
18
(+7 from 1957)
0.00087
19573696
(+215 from 1956)
11
(+1 from 1956)
0.00052
19563911
(+1297 from 1955)
10
(+4 from 1955)
0.00049
19555208
(-1491 from 1954)
6
(-4 from 1954)
0.00030
19543717
(+510 from 1953)
10
(+2 from 1953)
0.00050
19534227
(+1336 from 1952)
8
(+3 from 1952)
0.00041
19525563
(-1178 from 1951)
5
(-2 from 1951)
0.00026
19514385
(+288 from 1949)
7
(+1 from 1949)
0.00038
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19494673
(-22 from 1948)
6
No change from 1948
0.00034
19484651
(-964 from 1944)
6
(-1 from 1944)
0.00034
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19443687
(-1693 from 1943)
7
(-12 from 1943)
0.00051
19431994
(+1200 from 1942)
19
(+10 from 1942)
0.00132
19423194
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00065
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Fiona

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2762021#4232022#5242023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1862021#2042022#2442023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1802021#1952022#2172023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#772021#1182022#912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2092021#1682022#2672023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1912021#2602022#3892023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7352021#10752022#8812023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1422021#2642022#2042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4882021#6282022#7282023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3032021#2972022#2962023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4362021#3672022#5102023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2942021#2712022#3582023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2062021#1712022#2642023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2262021#2372022#3472023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4292021#3862022#4602023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2382021#2802022#3172023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1642021#2452022#2872023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1172021#1862022#1292023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#902021#2362022#2732023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6112021#8152022#10512023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4102021#3912022#7072023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2532021#4832022#4792023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3372021#7922022#5222023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4742021#6662022#10582023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1192020#1222021#1142023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1102021#1042022#1692023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3022021#2872022#2602023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1022020#1062021#1882023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5312021#3212022#4552023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6552021#4442022#6172023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3732021#8282022#5142023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5882019#4362020#4382022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1542020#2122021#1892022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7692019#5422021#6462023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7812018#7812019#5622020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3952020#3562021#5472022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#502019#782020#982022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4492019#3582020#2272021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5352018#9132022#5342023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2202016#2202017#2202022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1062018#1972019#1312020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2222016#3112017#3862018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1282012#1612016#1182017

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3372018#2512019#2872022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5892016#6122017#6032019

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1502012#1842013#1912023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2152013#1552014#1772023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1882013#1582017#2282021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4922013

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2422017

Popularity Rankings for Fiona in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#172015

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#561985#741986#951987

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#592020#612021#572022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#602021#642022#712023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#832020#842021#802022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1202003#1402004#1742005

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1282005#1602006#1862007

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1482021#2512022#2582023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1712006#1592007#1832008

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2372021#2332022#3022023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6612021#7472022#2792023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3192022#3662023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3272013#3652014#4322017

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4952020#5552021#3362022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3482018#3582022#4392023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3832014#3792016#4192017

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5162013#6242015#6032019

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8362017#9362018#9552019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Fiona a Name for Boys or Girls?

With its soft vowels and delicate pronunciation, Fiona is traditionally used for girls, reflecting an aura of gentleness and charm.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Fiona

Fiona in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Fiona Apple (Singer, born 1977): An American singer-songwriter known for her emotive voice and critically acclaimed albums.
  • Fiona Shaw (Actress, born 1958): An Irish actress recognized for her roles in "Harry Potter" and "Killing Eve."
  • Fiona Bruce (Journalist, born 1964): A British journalist and television presenter who has hosted several BBC programs.
  • Fiona Gubelmann (Actress, born 1980): An American actress best known for her role in the TV series "The Good Doctor."
  • Fiona Phillips (TV Presenter, born 1961): A British journalist and television presenter famous for her work on "GMTV."
  • Fiona Fullerton (Actress, born 1956): A British actress who starred in "A View to a Kill" as a Bond girl.
  • Fiona Dourif (Actress, born 1981): An American actress recognized for her roles in "Curse of Chucky" and "The Blacklist."
  • Fiona ("Shrek," 2001 Film Series): A princess who transforms into an ogre and falls in love with Shrek.
  • Fiona Gallagher ("Shameless," 2011 TV Series): The eldest sibling who takes on the role of caretaker in a dysfunctional family.
  • Fiona Goode ("American Horror Story: Coven," 2013 TV Series): The Supreme Witch of her coven, known for her powerful abilities and ruthless nature.
  • Fiona Glenanne ("Burn Notice," 2007 TV Series): A former IRA operative who assists her ex-boyfriend, a burned spy, in his missions.
  • "Fiona's Fortune" (2015 Novel): A mystery novel about a woman named Fiona uncovering secrets from her past.
  • Fiona ("The Giver," 2014 Film): A character who lives in a dystopian society and begins to question the world around her.
  • Fiona Stanley Hospital (Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia): A major tertiary hospital in the southern suburbs of Perth, providing comprehensive medical services.
  • Fiona's Bay (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque bay on the coast of Queensland, ideal for swimming and boating.
  • Fiona's Lagoon (Tasmania, Australia): A serene lagoon located in Tasmania, surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Fiona's Lookout (Victoria, Australia): A scenic lookout point offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
  • Fiona Nature Reserve (Western Australia, Australia): A protected area in Western Australia that preserves native flora and fauna.
  • Fiona's Garden (Ontario, Canada): A beautiful public garden in Ontario, featuring a variety of plant species and walking paths.

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