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By siddharth kesiraju,MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching•May 11, 2023

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Fiadh

The name Fiadh has roots in the Irish language and comes from the modern Irish fia, meaning “wild,” “wild animal,” “deer,” “wilderness,” or “respect.” While Fiadh was quite unpopular as the personal name in the 20th century, it was commonly used as a word for the deer. The name is also associated with the name Fia, which can also be used as a nickname for Fiadh.

There are speculations that the name is associated with the Irish Fulacht Fiadh, ancient cooking mounds, that can be found in many parts of the country. The name gained popularity due to a subsequent wave of names that became popular after the Celtic Tiger era when the Irish language appeared to have more social constructs over the societal and parochial pressure to give saints’ names to babies. In fact, the name Fiadh was ranked the third most popular baby name for girls in Ireland in 2022 with 320 records, according to the Republic of Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The phonetic spelling of the name is FYEE-ə or FEE-ah with -dh remaining silent. Also, despite the resurgence in the popularity of this Irish name, there are not many fictional characters or famous personalities bearing this name. Fiadh Maguire is an amateur Irish MMA fighter, who is experienced in boxing, kickboxing, and wresteling.

While its variant Fia was recorded as the sibling name for Mia, the usage of Fiadh is still low in the US. So, if you’re looking for a unique, nature-inspired name for your baby girl, Fiadh could be a perfect choice.