Nuala name meaning
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What does Nuala mean?
Renowned Nuala's origin is Celtic is a girl name, meaning of Nuala is "Blond-Shouldered" is used in Gaelic, Irish and English. Nuala is form of Fenella in Irish language. Also Nuala is form of Fionnuala in Gaelic and English languages.
Also Nuala is form of Nola in English language.
How do I pronounce Nuala?
One syllabled Nuala is most commonly pronounced as NOO-la. There should be emphasis on first NOO syllable while speaking. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., nu(a)-la.
Variants of Nuala
Fenella, Fionnuala, Nola, Fiona, Fionnghuala, Finnguala, Magnolia, Olivia, Nolah
Middle Names for Nuala
Glie, Dody, Syna, view more middle names that goes with Nuala
Names that rhyme with NualaHow popular is the name Nuala?
Nuala is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 71 on girl names chart when 91 babies were given the name Nuala.
Over 1337 babies in Ireland have been named Nuala. The given name is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1948 and was able to reach the top 5000 names.
In 1965, it ranked 4494th when 26 girls were named Nuala. There are over 310 babies that have been given the name Nuala in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.
In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 860 on girl names chart when 43 babies were named Nuala. Over 544 people have been named Nuala in England and Wales.
Nuala is a common name in Northern Ireland and England while somewhat familiar name in Canada, Scotland and Australia. At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9737 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9280 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9361 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10834 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8462 | 13 |
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Numerological analysis of Nuala
The soul is more important to you than your body. You are a lucky person and you know it. You are just scared to express your feelings because you secretly believe it will give people power over you. You like to take safe risks. You prefer to listen to your rational mind instead of your emotional side. To have dreams you want to accomplish means having a reason to wake up in the morning. People see you as a stubborn and inflexible person.
Parents who liked Nuala, loved these names
- Percival - Used in Finnish and French persistent and trendy, Percival is used as a baby boy name has its roots in Welsh, Celtic and Old French, Percival means "One who Pierces the Valley or Pierce the Vale"
- Conner - Meaning of Conner is Dog Lover is particulary used in English, a gender-neutral name has origin in Old Irish and Celtic
- Moira - Prominent Moiras origin is Greek, Hebrew and Celtic is used in Finnish, Irish and English used as a baby girl name, meaning of Moira is "Beloved or Fate"
- Gwenna - Odd girl name Gwenna is notably used in English which is rooted from Welsh and Celtic, meaning of Gwenna is "Happy or White"
- Ailean - Unconventional unisex name Ailean means "Fair or Rock" primarily used in English and Gaelic came from Celtic
Famous people named Nuala
- Nuala O'Faolain, Irish journalist, TV producer, book reviewer
- Nuala Fennell, Irish economist and Fine Gael politician
- Nuala O'Loan, Baroness O'Loan, noted public figure in Northern Ireland
- Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Irish poet
- Nuala Ahern, former Irish Green Party member of the European Parliament representing Leinster
- Nuala Hafner, English-born Australian media personality and television presenter
- Nuala McKeever, comic actress from Belfast, Ireland
- Nuala Holloway, Irish school teacher
- Nuala Kelly in The Carpenter and His Clumsy Wife as Actress
- Nuala O'Leary in The Sweeney as Miscellaneous Crew
- Nuala Fitzgerald in The Brood as Actress
- Nuala Moiselle in In the Name of the Father as Casting Director
- Nuala Willis in Quartet as Actress
Lists having Nuala
- Girl names beginning with N
- American Girl Names
- Celtic Girl Names
- English Girl Names
- Gaelic Girl Names
- Irish Girl Names
- Girl names that ends with -ala
- Popular Girl Names in Ireland (1971)
- Baby Names that mean Blond