Welsh girl name
Ffion Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ffion means foxglove. From the Welsh word ffion, meaning foxglove
Ffion is the Welsh word for foxglove, the tall flower with bell-shaped blooms, and it became a popular girl's name in Wales during the twentieth century. The double f is pronounced like a single English f, which is how the name sounds like Fee-on. It is sometimes confused with the Irish Fiona, though the two have different roots. Ffion is bright, fresh and floral, and it suits a child with a connection to Wales. Ffion Hague, wife of the politician William Hague, is a well-known bearer.
Variants of Ffion
FionFfionaFionna
Well-known people named Ffion
Ffion Hague.
Ffion popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2022 Ffion ranked #16,120 in the US (5 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ffion mean?
Ffion means "foxglove". From the Welsh word ffion, meaning foxglove.
How do you pronounce Ffion?
Ffion is pronounced FEE-on.
What is the origin of Ffion?
Ffion is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word ffion, meaning foxglove.