Nuala ( , ) is an

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

female given name, derived from

Irish mythology Irish mythology is the body of myths native to the island of Ireland. It was originally passed down orally in the prehistoric era, being part of ancient Celtic religion. Many myths were later written down in the early medieval era by C ...

- being either a diminutive form of

Fionnuala In Irish mythology, Finnguala (modern spellings: Fionnghuala, Fionnuala , or Finola; literally meaning "white shoulder") was the daughter of Lir of the Tuatha Dé Danann. In the legend of the '' Children of Lir'', she was changed into a sw ...

("fair shoulder"), the daughter of

Lir Lir or Ler (meaning "Sea" in Old Irish; ''Ler'' and ''Lir'' are the nominative and genitive forms, respectively) is a sea god in Irish mythology. His name suggests that he is a personification of the sea, rather than a distinct deity. He is na ...

, or an alternate name for

Úna Úna is an Irish language feminine given name. It may be derived from the Irish word ''uan'' (lamb). Also, the name Una might mean "the personification of truth, beauty, and unity" cited. Alternative spellings are Una, Oona and Oonagh. The Scottish ...

(perhaps meaning "lamb"), wife of

Finvarra Finvarra, also called Finvara, Finn Bheara, Finbeara or Fionnbharr, is the king of the Daoine Sidhe of western Ireland in Irish folklore. In some legends, he is also the ruler of the dead. Finvarra is a benevolent figure, associated with horses, ...

, king of the

fairies A fairy (also fay, fae, fey, fair folk, or faerie) is a type of mythical being or legendary creature found in the folklore of multiple European cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, English, and French folklore), a form of spirit, o ...

. People of this name include:

People

* St Nuala Irish Saint * Nuala Ahern (born 1949), Irish politician *

Nuala Archer Nuala Archer (born 1955) is an American poet of Irish descent, author of five books, most recently, ''Inch Aeons'' (Les Figues Press, 2006). Her first book, ''Whale on the Line,'' won the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award in 1980. She has published p ...

(born 1955), Irish American poet * Nuala Carey, Irish weather presenter *

Nuala Fennell Nuala Fennell (; 25 November 1935 – 11 August 2009) was an Irish Fine Gael politician, economist and activist who served as Minister of State from December 1982 to January 1987 with responsibility for Women's Affairs and Family Law. She served ...

(1935–2009), Irish economist and politician *

Nuala Hafner Nuala Hafner is an Australian media personality of Ghanaian descent. She is also a clinical psychologist, psychologist. Early life and education Hafner was born in London, England, to Ghanaian-born Australian Dorinda Hafner. Her parents met i ...

(born 1976), Australian media personality *

Nuala Holloway Nuala Holloway (formerly known as Nuala Holloway-Casey)
Sunday Independe ...

, Irish artist, model and actress * Nuala McAllister, Northern Irish politician *

Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern is an Irish journalist and broadcaster working for BBC News. McGovern was the main presenter of ''Outside Source'' on the BBC World Service from 2014 to 2022. Early life and education McGovern grew up in Drumcondra in Dublin. ...

, Irish journalist, working for

BBC News BBC News is an operational business division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs in the UK and around the world. The department is the world's largest broadca ...

Nuala McKeever Nuala McKeever (born 1964) is an actress from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Early life and education McKeever grew up in the west of the city and graduated from Queen's University Belfast with a degree in languages. Career After graduating from u ...

, Northern Irish comic actress *

Nuala Ní Chonchúir Nuala Ní Chonchúir (born 14 January 1970) is an Irish writer and poet. Biography Born in Dublin in 1970, Nuala Ní Chonchúir is a full-time fiction writer and poet, living in County Galway. She holds a BA in Irish from Trinity College Dub ...

(born 1970), Irish writer and poet *

Nuala Ní Conchobair Nuala Ní Conchobair (died 1226) was Queen of Ulaid. Ní Conchobair was a daughter of King Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair (c.1116-1198) and a wife of King Ruaidrí Mac Duinn Sléibe of Ulaidh (died 1201). After the fall of the kingdom to John de Co ...

(died 1226), Queen of Ulaid *

Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill (; born 1952) is a leading Irish poet. Biography Born in Lancashire, England, of Irish parents, she moved to Ireland at the age of 5 and was brought up in the Dingle Gaeltacht and in Nenagh, County Tipperary. Her uncle, Mo ...

(born 1952), Irish poet *

Nuala O'Donnell Nuala O'Donnell (Irish: ''Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill''; ''c.'' 1565 - 1630) was a member of the O'Donnell dynasty in sixteenth century Ireland who took part in the 1607 Flight of the Earls. Biography Nuala was the daughter of Sir Hugh O'Donnell, the ...

, 17th century Irish figure who took part in the Flight of the Earls *

Nuala O'Faolain Nuala O'Faolain (; 1 March 19409 May 2008) was an Irish people, Irish journalist, TV producer, book reviewer, teacher and writer. She became well known after the publication of her memoirs ''Are You Somebody?'' and ''Almost There''. She wrote a b ...

(1940–2008), Irish journalist and author *

Nuala O'Loan Nuala Patricia O'Loan, Baroness O'Loan, (born 20 December 1951), known between 2007 and 2009 as Dame Nuala O'Loan, is a noted public figure in Northern Ireland. She was the first Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Police Ombudsman from 199 ...

DBE, Northern Irish public figure *

Nuala Quinn-Barton Nuala Quinn-Barton (born March 1952) is a independent film producer, artist, talent manager and former fashion model from Newry, Northern Ireland. She is best known for producing films such as ''Homecoming'' (2009), ''The Third Half'' (2012), '' ...

Irish model, artist and film producer *

Nuala Woulfe Nuala Woulfe is an Irish writer whose first novel A debut novel is the first novel a novelist publishes. Debut novels are often the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the publishing industry, and thus the success or failure of a de ...

, Irish writer

Characters

* Nuala Anne McGrail, the title character of the mystery novel series of the same name created by

Andrew M. Greeley Andrew M. Greeley (February 5, 1928 – May 29, 2013) was an American Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist and popular novelist. Greeley was a professor of sociology at the University of Arizona and the University of Chicago, and a researc ...

* Nuala, a character in the comic book series, ''The Sandman'' *Princess Nuala, a character in the film '' Hellboy II: The Golden Army'' *Nuala Magee, a character in the novel '' Touch Me'' by James Moloney *Nuala, a character in

Margaret Atwood Margaret Eleanor Atwood (born November 18, 1939) is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, and inventor. Since 1961, she has published 18 books of poetry, 18 novels, 11 books of non-fiction, nin ...

's novel ''

The Year of the Flood ''The Year of the Flood'' is a novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, the second book of her dystopian trilogy, released on September 22, 2009, in Canada and the United States, and on September 7, 2009, in the United Kingdom. The novel was ...

'' *Nuala, twin to Cerridwen in the series ''

A Court of Thorns and Roses ''A Court of Thorns and Roses'' is a new adult fantasy novel series by American author Sarah J. Maas, beginning with the novel of the same name, released in May 2015. The story follows the journey of mortal Feyre Archeron after she is brought int ...

'' by Sarah J Maas *Nuala the Selkie, a character in the film ''

The Secret of Roan Inish ''The Secret of Roan Inish'' is a 1994 independent fantasy-adventure film written and directed by John Sayles. It is based on the 1957 novel ''Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry'', by Rosalie K. Fry. It is centered on the Irish and Orcadian folklores ...

'' *Nuala “Nunu” Carney, a character in '' The Ferryman'', a play by

Jez Butterworth Jeremy "Jez" Butterworth (born March 1969) is an English playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He has written screenplays in collaboration with his brothers, John-Henry Butterworth, John-Henry and Tom. Life and career In March 1969, But ...

*Nuala, a character in ''The Missing Sister'', a book by

Lucinda Riley Lucinda Kate Riley (; 16 February 1965 – 11 June 2021)Stephanie Bell ''Belfast Telegraph'', 14 July 2016 was a Northern Irish author of popular historical fiction, originally an actress. Biography Lucinda Edmonds was born in Lisburn and spent ...

*Nuala, a character in the film ''

Eyes Wide Shut ''Eyes Wide Shut'' is a 1999 erotic mystery psychological drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. It is based on the 1926 novella '' Traumnovelle'' (''Dream Story'') by Arthur Schnitzler, transferring the story's sett ...

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