Wild, untamed, or deer
Derived from the Old Irish word 'fiadh', this name originally meant 'wild' or 'untamed'. In modern contexts, it is often associated with the word for 'deer', symbolizing both nature and a free spirit. It has seen a massive surge in popularity in Ireland recently but remains rare in the United States.
Less common today
Fiadh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,001 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Irish animated series · Puffin Rock
