Meaning: Form of Ríoghnach or short form of Caitríona
The story
Ríona can belong to the Irish queen-name Ríoghnach or shorten Caitríona. Queenly fits the first route, while the second belongs to Katherine’s family.
Nicknames
- Ri
Spellings & variants
- Ríoghnach
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Ríona comes from Irish.
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