The baby name Oona is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OO-nə, OO-nah; IPA: /ˈuːnə/.
Oona is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Oona is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OO-nə, OO-nah; IPA: /ˈuːnə/.
Oona is Irish in Origin.
Oona is the Anglicized Irish form of Úna, a Gaelic feminine name likely derived from uan, "lamb," a symbol of gentleness and protection. Spellings vary widely: Úna in Irish, Una in English, Oona and Oonagh as phonetic Anglicizations; in Finland, Oona has been adopted directly. While Una in English literature can also echo Latin unus, "one," that etymology is separate from the Gaelic root, though the spellings have overlapped for centuries.
The name appears in Irish tradition and folklore - most famously as Oonagh, the clever wife of Fionn mac Cumhaill in the Giant's Causeway tales - and occurs in medieval records across Ireland. International visibility rose in the 20th century through Oona O'Neill (later Chaplin) and her granddaughter, actor Oona Chaplin. Today Oona feels both old-world and modern: concise, vowel-rich, and culturally versatile, with Úna, Una, and Oonagh as enduring variants.
| Oona Castilla Chaplin Oona Castilla Chaplin is a Spanish actor best known for her role as Talisa Maegyr in the popular TV series Game of Thrones. She has also appeared in films like The Longest Ride and The Invisible Guardian. Born in 1986, she comes from a family with a rich artistic heritage. | Oona O'Neill Oona O'Neill was an American actress best known for being the wife of Charlie Chaplin. She was the daughter of playwright Eugene O'Neill and gained attention for her brief acting career and her marriage to Chaplin, which lasted until his death. | Oona Laurence Oona Laurence is an American actor best known for her role as Matilda in the Broadway production of 'Matilda the Musical'. She has also appeared in films like 'Southpaw' and 'Pete's Dragon'. Born in 2002, Oona has made a significant impact in both theater and film from a young age. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oona | Castilla Chaplin | Geraldine Chaplin | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1981 | #1 | — | 553 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #90 | 7,508 | 3,895 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #100 | 1,210 | 1,368 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| Belgium | Girls | 2024 | #108 | 78 | 424 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #131 | 5 | 1,786 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #141 | 2 | 1,888 |
| Finland | 0 | #149 | 226 | 830 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #173 | 7 | 1,568 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #278 | 8 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #394 | 12 | 3,185 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #829 | 10 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #844 | 73 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #920 | 6 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #943 | 17 | 14,742 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Oona is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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