ThinkabaraFiona: meaning and origin
Fiona
“Fair, white”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- F
About the name Fiona
Fiona is a girl’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “fair, white”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, boys)
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
More girl names starting with F
- Felicity 👧Happiness, good fortune · Latin
- Folami 👧Respect and honor me (Yoruba) · African
- Francesca 👧Free, from France · Italian
- Freya 👧Lady; the Norse goddess of love · Scandinavian
- Frieda 👧Peace · German
Questions and answers
What does the name Fiona mean?
Fiona is a name of Scottish origin. It means: fair, white.
Is Fiona a boy or girl name?
Fiona is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Fiona have?
Fiona has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.