Message: "Fionola" - Behind the Name

Fionola

by Tuesday (trayc53)

7/21/2007, 11:44 AM

Wdyt of Fionola (fee-ah-NO-la) nn Nola? I was thinking of Finola too, but the sound of Fionola just appeals to me so much more.

So, thoughts? Middle name sugestions? Thanks! :)

#Fionola

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- Laurea

7/21/2007, 3:26 PM

I dislike it. I'd much prefer Finola or Fiona; Fionola sounds like someone merged the two names. Nola's okay but definitely prefer the full names.

I'd go with a similar style for the middle name, like Bridget or Maeve. Sorry I'm not good at combo suggestions.

- Isla

7/21/2007, 1:10 PM

Fionola is a bit too much for me, though I do like Finola (also nn Nola) very, very much.

- grapefruit_girl

7/21/2007, 12:31 PM

I actually really don't like it. It sounds nice, but I've never liked Fiona, and it reminds me too much of Fiona. I do really like the nickname though, Nola is adorable! I don't like it, but I think I wouldn't mind it on someone else. Just, not on me, or my child. That's just my opinion though.

- Lauren B (guest) +1

7/21/2007, 11:56 AM

I like fin-NO-la, but the extra 'ah' sound is unnecessary, and doesn't sound as nice either, IMO. Fionola is still pronounced the same way as Finola!

- Tuesday (trayc53)

7/21/2007, 12:09 PM

Oops! I didn't realize that Fionola and Finola were pronounced the same way. Someone commented Fionnghuala and said they've heard it pronounced with the extra 'ah', but I suppose that's not correct.

Thanks. :)

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