Names Starting With N
GirlIrish
Nola
Nola is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “famous, noble; white shoulder.”
pronunciation
NOH-lah
meaning & origin
The name Nola means “famous, noble; white shoulder.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
Likely a diminutive of Finola or Fionnuala, from Irish 'fionn' (white, fair) and 'guala' (shoulder), meaning fair-shouldered. It also evokes New Orleans, Louisiana (often called NOLA), adding a jazzy, Southern charm.
famous people named Nola
- Nola Darling (Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It character)
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