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The name Fiona is girl's name of Gaelic, Scottish origin meaning "white, fair".
Fiona is the best known of a group of related Gaelic names, which is ironic because it's the only one without genuine traditional roots — it was found first in James Macpherson's Ossianic poems and then popularized in the late nineteenth century as a feminine pseudonym for William Sharp, a Scottish male write some researchers believe that Fiona Macleod was Sharp's identity as a trans woman.
Its recent spike in popularity owes much to singer Fiona Apple and also possibly to Princess Fiona in Shrek. In fact, there have been numerous Fionas on the big and small screens, from The Thorn Birds to Josie and the Pussycats, Four Weddings and a Funeral to Nurse Jackie to Shameless.
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- What does the name Fiona mean?
- Fiona means "White, fair". It is associated with Scottish, Slavic naming traditions.
- What is the origin of the name Fiona?
- Fiona has Scottish, Slavic origins and is often linked to the meaning "White, fair".
- How do you pronounce Fiona?
- Fiona is pronounced fee-OH-nah.
- Is Fiona a boy or girl name?
- Fiona is typically used as a girl's name.
- What is the story behind the name Fiona?
- The name Fiona is girl's name of Gaelic, Scottish origin meaning "white, fair". Fiona is the best known of a group of related Gaelic names, which is ironic because it's the only one without genuine traditional roots — it was found first in James Macpherson's Ossianic poems and then popularized in the late nineteenth century as a feminine pseudonym for William Sharp, a S...
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