Fiadh
Fiadh is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “wild, deer, respect.” Currently the number one girls' name in Ireland, Fiadh comes from the Old Irish word for 'wild' and is also connected…
how do you pronounce Fiadh?
FEE-ah
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what does Fiadh mean?
The name Fiadh means “wild, deer, respect.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
Currently the number one girls' name in Ireland, Fiadh comes from the Old Irish word for 'wild' and is also connected to 'fiadh' meaning deer. The name captures the untamed spirit of the Irish landscape. Its meteoric rise reflects a cultural renaissance of Gaelic naming.
where does the name Fiadh come from?
Both fetched sources agree Fiadh is Irish (Wikipedia notes it is also used in Scotland), an archaic form of the modern spelling fia. Wiktionary glosses it as "wild; game, deer," and Wikipedia adds that, via a separate etymology, it can also carry the sense "respect."
what are the nicknames and variants of Fiadh?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Fiadh?
- Fiadh is currently Ireland's most popular baby name
- The name represents a return to ancient Irish linguistic heritage
what names are similar to Fiadh?
what names go well with Fiadh?
Sibling names that share Fiadh's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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