It's from the Old Irish word Fiadh which means "wild", such as a wild animal. I've also see it specified as meaning a deer. Fiadh and Fia are both occasionally used as names, and have seen a tiny blip on the radar in the past few years in Ireland. I tend to prefer Fia for it's simplicity.
What do you think of the names Fiadh and Fia? Does Fia look like just another -ia name (Mia, Nia, Kia, etc.)? Is it too similar to Fiat to be taken seriously?
What combos would you suggest for Fia?
Thanks!
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