Fiona Herold

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fiona Herold — fair, white
1.2 million People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fiona Herold 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 Herold: August Herold (1902–1973), German grape breeder Carl Herold (1848–1931), German politician Charles Hérold Jr. (born 1990), Haitian footballer Constantin Herold (1912–1984), Romanian multi-sport athlete David Herold (1842–1865), American conspirator in the Lincoln assassination Deborah Herold (born 1995), Indian cyclist Diana Herold (born 1974), German photomodel Don Herold (1889–1966), American humorist Else Herold (1906–1999), German pianist Felicia Herold (1915–2003), English actress Ferdinand Hérold (1791–1833), French composer Georg Herold (born 1947), German artist Gérard Hérold (1939–199. 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: Herold

French

August Herold (1902–1973), German grape breeder Carl Herold (1848–1931), German politician Charles Hérold Jr. (born 1990), Haitian footballer Constantin Herold (1912–1984), Romanian multi-sport athlete David Herold (1842–1865), American conspirator in the Lincoln assassination Deborah Herold (born 1995), Indian cyclist Diana Herold (born 1974), German photomodel Don Herold (1889–1966), American humorist Else Herold (1906–1999), German pianist Felicia Herold (1915–2003), English actress Ferdinand Hérold (1791–1833), French composer Georg Herold (born 1947), German artist Gérard Hérold (1939–199.

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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 Herold

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 Herold:

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 Herold?
The surname Herold originates from French. August Herold (1902–1973), German grape breeder Carl Herold (1848–1931), German politician Charles Hérold Jr. (born 1990), Haitian footballer Constantin Herold (1912–1984), Romanian multi-sport athlete David Herold (1842–1865), American conspirator in the Lincoln assassination Deborah Herold (born 1995), Indian cyclist Diana Herold (born 1974), German photomodel Don Herold (1889–1966), American humorist Else Herold (1906–1999), German pianist Felicia Herold (1915–2003), English actress Ferdinand Hérold (1791–1833), French composer Georg Herold (born 1947), German artist Gérard Hérold (1939–199.
What are the origins of the name Fiona Herold?
The name Fiona Herold combines two different traditions: the first name Fiona has Celtic roots, while the surname Herold originates from French.
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