Iona Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Iona Name at a Glance

Name	Iona
Meaning	Legendary king of France.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Iona Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Iona means “Legendary king of France”. 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.

Iona Name Origin

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

Is Iona a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Iona

When considering Iona 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.