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Fionna

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fionna: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1987.

A graceful feminine form of the Gaelic Fionn, meaning “fair” or “white,” Fionna shares its roots with the more widely known Fiona, a name popularised by James Macpherson’s Ossianic poems in the 18th century. While historical bearers are scarce, the name has a lyrical, timeless quality, echoing the legendary Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. In modern culture, the animated series *Adventure Time* introduced a female counterpart to Finn called Fionna, giving the name a playful, adventurous air. As a variant, Fionna offers a slightly softer, more distinctive alternative to Fiona, and its Celtic heritage makes it a natural choice for families with Scottish or Irish ties.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19873 babies
Latest (1993)
#6233 babies
Total births
6since 1987
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1987 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).