Fionola

Fionola is a feminine name that’s an Anglicized form of the Irish Fionnuala or Fionnghuala. A blend of the Irish words fionn and guala, it translates to “white shoulder” or “pale shoulder.” If you’re a proud mythology nerd, you may be interested in its connection to the Children of Lir legend. Fionnuala was the name of one of the four children who were transformed into swans by their jealous stepmother and sang magical songs while on the water. While we know baby will always be safe and loved with you, the name Fionola can help them appreciate age-old myths, both the happy and macabre.