Fiona

Fair, white, through the name Fionn.

Fiona is a feminine name associated with Scotland, formed from the Gaelic name Fionn. The underlying meaning is ‘fair’ or ‘white’. Its Irish name family and Scottish feminine form give it two connected strands of Gaelic heritage. One literary connection is Fiona Macleod, the name used by the Scottish writer William Sharp. This adds a place in Scottish literary history to the name's older linguistic roots, and may appeal to readers who enjoy names with a writing or storytelling association. In English, Fiona is pronounced /fiˈoʊnə/, with three syllables and a stressed middle vowel. The gentle f opening leads into a rounded o sound before the soft ending. To the ear, that rise and fall can give Fiona a lyrical, spacious feel.

Etymology: Scottish feminine form based on Fionn, an Irish name of Gaelic origin with the sense fair or white.