Irish Baby Name · Girl

Nuala

Pronounced: NOO-la

Meaning: Fair-shouldered

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Nuala, Finola
Variants
Fionnuala (full form)
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

A short form of Fionnuala used independently from the medieval period; borne by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, the contemporary Irish-language poet.

The story behind Nuala

The familiar form of Fionnuala, often used in its own right since the 17th century.

Mythology & legend

Same as Fionnuala — eldest of the Children of Lir.

Did you know?

Used since the medieval period as a short form of Fionnuala.

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