Irish girl name
Fódla Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Fódla means poetic name for ireland. Old Irish name of a goddess of Ireland, also used as a poetic name for the country.
Fódla is the second of the three sister goddesses of Ireland, alongside Banba and Ériu. In the Book of Invasions the Milesian poet Amergin promised each sister that the land would bear her name, and Fódla's name survives in old poetry as a name for Ireland. It is an uncommon given name today, with a gentle, rounded sound that is easy for English speakers once they learn the fada. It would suit parents drawn to the oldest layer of Irish tradition, and it sits well beside names like Banba, Ériu and Aine.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Fódla
FodhlaFodlaFotla
Fódla popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Fódla ranked #714 in Ireland (4 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (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 Fódla mean?
Fódla means "poetic name for ireland". Old Irish name of a goddess of Ireland, also used as a poetic name for the country.
How do you pronounce Fódla?
Fódla is pronounced FOH-la.
What is the origin of Fódla?
Fódla is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of a goddess of Ireland, also used as a poetic name for the country.