Nolan Boy's name meaning, origin, and popularity. ... In Gaelic, it means a descendant of a chariot fighter or champion. Other meanings are "famous" and "noble." Well-known Nolans: movie director Christopher Nolan.
Gaelic Meaning: The name Nolana is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Nolana is: Feminine of Nolan (noble) or variant abbreviation of Fenella from Fiona: fair.