All about the name FIONA

Meaning, origin, history.

Fiona, of Irish origin, means 'fair-haired' or 'white'. It's derived from the Latin word 'varius', meaning 'white'. The name gained prominence due to Sir Walter Scott's 1820 poem 'Lady of the Lake', featuring a character named Fiona. In recent years, it has been among the top 1000 names for girls in several English-speaking countries.

Popularity of the name FIONA since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Fiona saw five newborns grace the world in the year 2004."