Fionnghuala

Fionnghuala (reformed spelling: Fionnuala) is an Irish language feminine given name.

Fionnghuala was a highly popular woman's name in medieval Ireland. It continues to be used, as well as in the forms Fionnuala and Nuala. The meaning of Fionnghuala is 'fair-shouldered', which is interpreted as fair headed.

Bearers of the name

 * Fionnghuala Ní Conchobhair, Princess of Connacht, died 1247.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Briain, died 1282.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Máel Sechnaill, Abbess of Meath, died 1286.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Chonchobair, Abbess of Killcrevanty, died 1301.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Choncobuir, died 1306.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Conchobair, died 1335.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Fhingin, died 1344.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Mail Shechlainn, Queen of Breifne, died 1347.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Cheallaigh, Lady of Clanricarde, died 1380.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Chatháin, died 1381.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Uidhir, died 1382.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Conchobuir, died 1392.
 * Fionnghuala Bean Uí Eaghra, died 1398.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Madadhan, died 1398.
 * Fionnghuala Bean Uí Suibne Fanad, died 1400.
 * Fionnghuala Bean Uí Cellaigh, Queen of Uí Maine, died 1403.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Ragnaill, died 1418.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Dochartaigh, died 1440.
 * Fionnghuala Níc in Airchideochain, died 1479.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Diarmata Ruaidh, died 1489.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Con Mara, died 1490.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Conchubhair Fáilghe, died 1447.
 * Fionnghuala Níc Uidhir, died 1496.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Donnchada, died 1505.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Briain, Queen of Tír Chonaill, died 1428.
 * Fionnghuala Ní Craith, died 1531.
 * Fionnghuala O'Reilly, born 1994, Irish model

Other uses

 * Fionnghuala (Dungeons & Dragons), a fictional deity