FINOLA  

Gender: F
Origin: Irish
Meaning: "white shoulders"

This readily accessible version of some of the more problematic Gaelic versions would make a welcome addition to the stockpot of Irish girls' names.

Nicknames & Variations:
Finella, Fennela, Finoula, Nola, Fionnala, Finnguala

Finola is being discussed in our message boards:

• 'F' Poll
• Irish Middle Names for Ivy
• 6th baby, 5th girl. Help!
• Looking for Fresh Ideas!
• How do these sound together?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Finola:

• WINTER BABY NAMES
• LISA MARIE PRESLEY HAS TWINS, WITH TWIN UNISEX NAMES