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Nola

Girl · Irish · Short name

Meaning
From Nola, fair shoulder

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
NO-luh
Origin
Irish

From Irish 'Nuala', a diminutive of Fionnuala; also from the Italian city Nola.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Irish, Italian

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, Italy

Alternate spellings

  • NolahEnglish

    Variant with an h.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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