Finella

Finella is a stunning name, mostly used for girls originating from Scottish mythology. Finella originated from 'Eala'. The meaning of Finella is 'white shoulder or white swan.' In Scottish and Celtic mythologies, Eala is a bird known for its majestic grace and gliding mystical beauty. Eala was the Children of Lir, the Irish sea god, with four children, a daughter Fionnula and three sons. They were magically transformed into swans by their stepmother and lived as birds for over 900 years. Legend also has it that the name Finella originated from the Scottish noblewoman Lady Finella, who killed King Kenneth II out of revenge for her son's death in the tenth century. Because of its various Celtic origins, Finella has different variations over the centuries. In old Celtic, Finella is known as Fenella, meaning 'white-shouldered one'; in Ancient Gaelic and English, Finella is called Fiona, meaning 'white, fair'; the Irish call it Fionnghuala meaning 'white shouldered'; and its other variations include Fynella, Finuala, and Fionola. One of the most famous people named Finella, but in its English form, is the American rock singer and actress Fiona Eileen Flanagan. She began her musical career at 18 and is best known as the love interest in the 1987 Bob Dylan 'Hearts Of Fire.' People named Finella is commonly believed to be bold and materialistic and love power and authority. When they're in love are very romantic; they also love change and challenges, taking risks, and having a good sense of humor. 

Gender

Girl

Meaning

white shoulder

Origin

Scottish variation of Finola

Numerology

F is for fabulous, yes the fabulous you!

I is for intense, your zest of living.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Finella lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Finella in Pop Culture

• Myrna character in the "Partholon" series by P.C. Cast
• "Finella in Fairy Land," 1910 book by Demetra Vaka Brown
• Finella character in animated series "Gargoyles"
• Finella genus of sea snail