Gender: Female
Origin: Gaelic, Scottish
Meaning: white; mythical character, White, Fair, Pale, Blond
Pronunciation: fee-OH-nuh, /fiˈoʊnə/, F IY OW N AH
Popularity Rank: #1,542
Fiona Eileen Flanagan, known professionally as Fiona, is an American rock singer and actress, best known as the love interest in the 1987 Bob Dylan vehicle Hearts of Fire.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 3, 2024
Derived from the Gaelic word 'fionn' meaning 'white' or 'fair'. It is also associated with the mythical character Fionn Mac Cumhaill.
The name Fiona is of Gaelic, Scottish origin and means white; mythical character, White, Fair, Pale, Blond, Beautiful, Hero, Vine, Pale or Fair. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Fiona is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: fee-OH-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /fiˈoʊnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F IY OW N AH
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Fiona is recorded 43,323 times globally, ranking it as the 1,542th most common name worldwide.
Fiona is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 15,845 occurrences, making it the 146th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Fiona is found among 1 in every 17 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
---|---|---|
United Kingdom | #146 | 1 : 35 |
Ireland | #35 | 1 : 17 |
France | #711 | 1 : 314 |
South Africa | #858 | 1 : 935 |
United States of America | #1,585 | 1 : 760 |
Hong Kong | #192 | 1 : 194 |
Malaysia | #790 | 1 : 1,188 |
Singapore | #301 | 1 : 462 |
Canada | #564 | 1 : 360 |
China | #85 | 1 : 177 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Fiona from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Fiona Eileen Flanagan, known professionally as Fiona, is an American rock singer and actress, best known as the love interest in the 1987 Bob Dylan vehicle Hearts of Fire.
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