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Fionnghal

Girl name · Gaelic

Meaningfair shoulder · Scottish Gaelic

Fionnghal is a Gaelic girl name meaning “fair shoulder”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fionnghal would score 16 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 Fionnghal

Fionnghal is a girl name of Gaelic origin meaning “fair shoulder”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Fionnghal at school.

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Questions about the name Fionnghal

What does the name Fionnghal mean?

Fionnghal means “fair shoulder” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nola (“fair shoulder”), Nuala (“white shoulder”) and Fionnuala (“fair shoulder”).

What is the origin of the name Fionnghal?

Fionnghal is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Scottish Gaelic. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Fionnghal a boy or girl name?

Fionnghal is a girl name.

What names are similar to Fionnghal?

If you like Fionnghal, you might also like Nola, Nuala and Fionnuala.

What should I know before naming my baby Fionnghal?

Fionnghal is a Gaelic girl name meaning “fair shoulder”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.