Fiona Greenwald

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fiona Greenwald — fair, white
1.2 million People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fiona Greenwald is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Fiona is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. Coined by Scottish poet James Macpherson in the 18th century for his Ossian cycle, from Gaelic fionn (fair, white). Now widely used across the English-speaking world. The surname Greenwald: Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a. Fiona is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.2 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Fiona reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Fiona

Meaning: fair, white

Celtic

Coined by Scottish poet James Macpherson in the 18th century for his Ossian cycle, from Gaelic fionn (fair, white). Now widely used across the English-speaking world.

Surname: Greenwald

English

Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Fiona is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 50%
United States 25%
Australia 15%
Ireland 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Fiona by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Fiona has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Fionna
  • Ffiona
  • Fionnghuala

Notable People Named Fiona Greenwald

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Fiona Greenwald:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Fiona?
The first name Fiona originates from Celtic. Coined by Scottish poet James Macpherson in the 18th century for his Ossian cycle, from Gaelic fionn (fair, white). Now widely used across the English-speaking world.
When was Fiona most popular?
The name Fiona reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Greenwald?
The surname Greenwald originates from English. Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a.
What are the origins of the name Fiona Greenwald?
The name Fiona Greenwald combines two different traditions: the first name Fiona has Celtic roots, while the surname Greenwald originates from English.
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