"Fenella" meaning in English

See Fenella in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Fionnaghal, from Fionnghuala. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|Fionnaghal}} Scottish Gaelic Fionnaghal Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Fenella
  1. A female given name from Scottish Gaelic. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Related terms: Fenny, Finella, Finola, Nola, Nuala
    Sense id: en-Fenella-en-name-taaJWAKH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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