Girl name · Scottish Gaelic
Fenella
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: white shoulderFenella is a girl's name that comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "white shoulder". It is used in Scottish and English.
- Meaning
- White shoulder
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- feh-NEL-a
Meaning and origin of Fenella
As a girl's name, Fenella comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "white shoulder". It is used in Scottish and English.
Say it feh-NEL-a. In Scottish Gaelic, say fe-NEL-a. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Fenella on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Fenella on 3 lists.
“A Scottish classic with a lovely lilt”
From British funny names, posh British names
“White shoulder; Scottish Gaelic. Spirited and rare. Say feh-NEL-a”
From Girl middle names, unique girl middle names
“Walter Scott's spelling of Fionnghal: white shoulder. Say fe-NEL-a.”
From Scottish girl names, scots and anglicized Scottish girl names
Other forms of Fenella
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- FionnghalWhite shoulder (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- FinnFair, white (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- BiancaWhite, fair (Germanic, girl)
- BlancheWhite, fair (Old French, girl)
- FionaFair, white (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
- FionnFair, white (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- GwenWhite, fair, blessed (Welsh, girl)
- McKinleySon of Fionnlagh, white warrior (Gaelic, unisex)
- RosalbaWhite rose (Latin, girl)
- WynnFair, white, blessed (Welsh, unisex)
- AilbhePerhaps white or light, from Old Irish Ailbe (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
Middle names for Fenella
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Scottish Gaelic
- MurielBright sea (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
- BlairPlain, field (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- CameronCrooked nose (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- FinleyFair warrior (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- GlennValley (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- KenzieSon of the handsome one (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- LoganLittle hollow (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- MackenzieSon of the handsome one (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- MoragGreat one (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
- BeathagLife (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
Fenella: common questions
What does the name Fenella mean?
Fenella comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "white shoulder".
Is Fenella a boy or girl name?
Fenella is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Fenella come from?
Fenella comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "white shoulder". Today it is used in Scottish and English.
How do you pronounce Fenella?
Say feh-NEL-a. In Scottish Gaelic, say fe-NEL-a. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
What are other forms of Fenella?
Forms of Fenella with the same meaning and origin include Fionnghal (Scottish).
What middle names go with Fenella?
Middle names that flow well with Fenella include Bess, Eve, Ione, Joy and Lark. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.