Meaning: Its source is Fionnuala, a Gaelic name meaning "White shoulder."

Variant Forms: Nolina

Source Forms: Fionnuala

Popularity: The name Nola ranked 724th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: Some authorities believe this name is a feminine form of Nolan, a Gaelic-derived name that means ''champion.''