Fiadh
Fiadh is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Wild, deer”, pronounced FEE-ah. It ranked #1995 in the United States in 2025, given to 96 babies, and peaked at #1995 in 2025. Common nicknames: Fi, Fifi.
How popular is Fiadh in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Fiadh mean, and where does it come from?
Fiadh is an Irish word name meaning wild or untamed, and also the word for a deer; in older Irish it carried a sense of respect, something like reverence. It is one of the great recent successes of the Irish language revival — at or near the top of Ireland's girls' name rankings through the 2020s, having been essentially unused a generation ago. American records show it only from 2018. The spelling is the obstacle abroad: it is said FEE-ah, with the dh silent, which is why the phonetic Fia often travels in its place.
How is Fiadh used around the world?
Fiadh is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Fiadh?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Fiadh mean?
Fiadh is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "Wild, deer." Fiadh is an Irish word name meaning wild or untamed, and also the word for a deer; in older Irish it carried a sense of respect, something like reverence. It is one of the great recent successes of the Irish language revival — at or near the top of Ireland's girls' name rankings through the 2020s, having been essentially unused a generation ago.
How do you pronounce Fiadh?
Fiadh is pronounced FEE-ah. Common variations include Fia, Fiadha, Fiadhnait.
Is Fiadh a girl name?
Yes, Fiadh is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Fi, Fifi.