Fiona Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fiona Name at a Glance

Name	Fiona
Meaning	White or fair. Reportedly first used as a name by Scottish author William Sharp, who used the pseudonym Fiona MacLeod.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Fiona Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fiona means “White or fair. Reportedly first used as a name by Scottish author William Sharp, who used the pseudonym Fiona MacLeod”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fiona Name Origin

Our database records Fiona under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fiona a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fiona is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fiona

When considering Fiona for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.