Nola
Nola is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “famous, noble; white shoulder.” Likely a diminutive of Finola or Fionnuala, from Irish 'fionn' (white, fair) and 'guala' (shoulder), meaning…
how do you pronounce Nola?
NOH-lah
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what does Nola mean?
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.
who are famous people named Nola?
- Nola Darling (Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It character)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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