Is Fiona classic or outdated?

[Lucyyyy133]

Hi everyone!
I’m expecting my first daughter next month, and my husband and I have decided to name her Fiona.
I know it’s not a super trendy or common name these days, so I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Does Fiona come across to you as a classic and elegant name, or does it feel more outdated or “granny-ish”?

I think it's classic rather than dated. Go with what you love

Classic 🥰

I’m not a fan and think it’s out dated but really it’s if you like it or not that counts!

I have a Fiona, she’s 12. It’s a great name and no hassle pronouncing or spelling it. I think classic not dated.

I like it

Outdated. And shrekish

Classic, also quite posh when you call Fi for short lol 😆

I think it’s awful sorry op.

Outdated

Classic and elegant IMO.

Classic, definitely

It's middle-aged rather than grannyish - Fionas seem to be in their 50s! But if you love it that's the main thing.

Fiona is a classic name. It's never been over popular so isn't dated. I like it.

I instantly think of Shrek. Sorry

To me it's a similar type to Sinead, Elaine, Claire, Ruth, Judith, Yvonne, Simone, Lorraine, Edel, Angela, Heather, Sandra

Clsssic! I like!!

Classic.

As long as you are happy with the Princess Fiona from Shrek connection it's a very pretty name. Ffion which is Welsh and similar is quite popular, as is Finn/ Ffinn for a boy so why not.

Classic

Shrekish

Classic Celtic name. You will get Princess Fiona but tbf she is an icon.

Dc is obsessed with shrek so that’s all I think of and Id worry she might get picked on because of it at school.
shame because it is over wise a lovely name.

what about Ophelia, Pheobe or Sophia?

Outdated. But then I had a 60 year old bullying manager recently so probably prejudiced by that. I would though worry about bullying also as Shrek is likely to remain a kids favourite and because Fiona is a relatively unusual name amongst young kids it may stand out and not have the greatest result. Just my opinion.

As expected, some of you brought up Shrek 😂
I don’t really mind the association but I’ve actually never really watched the movie…
Fiona’s supposed to be a good character though, right?

Well she’s a green ogre for much of it but yeah she’s nice