Fiona
| 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, while the Irish name Fíona means 'of wine', being the genitive of fíon 'wine'. It was coined by Scottish writer James Macpherson. Initially, the name was confined to Scotland but later it gained popularity in other countries, such as Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Australia, Germany and Canada.