Fáinne

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Fáinne means "ring" or "circle" in Irish. It is a symbol of continuity and eternity.
Pronunciation
FAWN-ya
FAWN-yə
Popularity
Fáinne is a rare name outside of Ireland and is not commonly used in other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Fáinne
Cartoon of Fáinne

Fáinne Name meanings & History

Fáinne means "ring" or "circle" in Irish. It is a symbol of continuity and eternity. Means "circle" or "ring" in Irish. This name was coined during the Gaelic revival, at which time it referred to a ring-shaped pin badge (introduced in 1911) worn to designate fluent Irish speakers and thus gained popularity as a political-cultural statement. Fáinne is used predominantly as a feminine given name in Ireland.

Zodiac Sign of Fáinne: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Fáinne:

F: Fiery,Friendly,Fun-loving,Festive

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

N: Nagging,Nervous,Nice,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat

E: Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten

Fáinne is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name

Related Names to Fáinne

Finn, Fionnuala, Maeve, Aisling, Niamh