Fenella

The meaning of Fenella is 'white shoulder'. It is a name typically given to girls and is of Scottish origin. It is a variant of the name Fionnuala and is composed of the Gaelic words 'fionn', translating to 'fair' or 'white' and 'guala', translating to 'shoulder'. In Irish mythology, Fionnuala was the daughter of the sea god, Lir. According to folklore, her stepmother, Aoife, turned her into a swan and cursed her to roam the lakes for 900 years. A notable bearer of this name is Fenella Fielding. She was an English actress who was dubbed 'England's first lady of the double entendre'. She was known for her femme-fatale roles in the movies 'Carry On Regardless' and 'Carry On Screaming!'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

white-shouldered one

Origin

Celtic

Numerology

F is for fulfill, satisfy your needs.

E is for exquisite, who could argue?

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!

L is for lucky, who is more?

L is for loyalty, that you show.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

Lucky

Fenella lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Fenella

• Fenella of Fettercairn possibly legendary assassin of the 10th,century Scottish King Kenneth II
• Fenella Fielding English actress
• Fenella Woolgar English actress
• Fenella Kernebone Australian TV presenter
• Fenella Ephraim Mukangara Tanzanian politician

Fenella in Pop Culture

• Fenella Christian character in 'Peveril of the Peak' (1823)
• Fenella Feverfew character in Jill Murphy's The Worst Witch series
• 'Fenella Phizackerley' (1970) novel by Margaret Forster (from the book: 'Jordan had never known a Fenella. It was light and soft and pretty')
• Fenella main character in Barbara Cartland's book The Penniless Peer
• Fenella Suze's cousin in the Shopoholic book series