Fionnuala - Girl Cat Names

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Fionnuala

/fjʊˈnuːlə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Fair-shouldered or white shoulder

Represents beauty, resilience, and enduring spirit through hardship, particularly linked to transformation and loyalty.

Symbolism

Embodies purity, strength in suffering, and connection to nature—especially water, due to her mythological transformation into a swan.

Etymology: Derived from the Irish elements 'fionn' meaning 'fair' or 'white' and 'guala' meaning 'shoulder'; thus 'Fionnghuala' evolved into Fionnuala.

Style & Origin

traditional
elegant
ancient

Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Fionnuala is deeply rooted in Gaelic mythology and tradition, most famously associa

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