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Fiachra

Girl name · Celtic · Celtic Gaelic · Gaelic · Irish

Meaningraven · Irish

Fiachra is a Celtic and Celtic Gaelic girl name meaning “raven”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world and is also an animal name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fiachra would score 15 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Fiachra

Fiachra is a girl name of Celtic, Celtic Gaelic and Gaelic origin meaning “raven”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Fiachra at school.

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Questions about the name Fiachra

What does the name Fiachra mean?

Fiachra means “raven” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Remington (“raven farm”), Raven (“raven”), Corbin (“raven”) and Ravyn (“raven”).

What is the origin of the name Fiachra?

Fiachra is Celtic, Celtic Gaelic and Gaelic in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Fiachra turns up in more than one tradition. Other Celtic names to consider are Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Fiachra a boy or girl name?

Fiachra is a girl name.

What names are similar to Fiachra?

If you like Fiachra, you might also like Remington, Raven, Corbin and Ravyn.

What should I know before naming my baby Fiachra?

Fiachra is a Celtic and Celtic Gaelic girl name meaning “raven”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world and is also an animal name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.