Oonagh

Oonagh is a Gaelic-Irish girl's name that has two different origins and meanings. On one hand, it is associated with 'the Unique', 'the Only', or 'the First', which is derived from the Latin term una.

What does the name Oonagh mean?

The name Oonagh has its roots in Gaelic and Irish and carries two different meanings. On one hand, it is interpreted as 'the Unique', 'the Only', or 'the First', which is derived from the Latin word una or unus for 'one', 'only', and 'single'. On the other hand, the name also comes from the Old Irish word úan, which means 'the lamb'. Thus, Oonagh can also be interpreted as 'the lamb' or 'the little lamb'. Occasionally, Oonagh is also considered a variant of Agnes. In Irish mythology, Oonagh is the queen of the fairies with golden hair, which can metaphorically be understood as 'the most beautiful of all fairy queens'. Other variants of the name include Oona and Una.

Where does the name Oonagh come from?

The origin of the name Oonagh is Old Irish and means 'the Unique'. The Old Irish root word úan stands for 'the lamb', while una comes from Latin and means 'one' or 'only'. The name thus has both Gaelic and Irish roots.

How do you pronounce Oonagh?

Oonagh is pronounced approximately like 'Una', with a soft 'O' at the beginning.

When is the name day of Oonagh?

The name day for Oonagh is celebrated on April 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Oonagh is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common girls' names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 3,952nd place. In the last ten years, Oonagh has been given less than ten times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Naggi / Nagh / Oon / Ooni

Famous people

• Oonagh (singer)
• Oonagh McDonald (politician)
• Oonagh Paige Heard (daughter of actress Amber Heard)