| Pronunciation | /fiˈoʊnə/ fee-OH-nə |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Gaelic |
| Derivation | fionn |
| Meaning | White and fair |
| Region of origin | Ireland and Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Fionnghal, Fíona, Gwen, Gwenn and Wynne |
Fiona is a feminine given name of Gaelic origins. It means white or fair, the Irish name Fíona means vine. It was coined by Scottish writer William Sharp. Sharp may have drawn inspiration from Celtic variations of the name Catherine. Initially, the name was confined to Scotland but later it gained popularity in other countries, such as Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Australia, Germany and Canada.