Fingernails dream meaning is explained below using 10 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Garuda

Vision: Filing your finger nails: you are very bored.

See File. Fingernails are breaking off: deep down you hope that a certain matter does not succeed. Cutting your finger nails: you want to cut a person down to size. Seeing two hands with extremely long fingernails: a sign of powerful, aggressive emotions (conscious or unconscious). This dream may be a warning to you to hide those sharp “claws” or you may be bothered by someone else’s sharp intellect.

If these fingernails scratch anyone, beware—you are in danger of getting seriously hurt.

Depth Psychology: The fingernail usually symbolizes the “intellectual weapon” used to defend yourself against the attacks of others. Scratching someone means working off unconscious aggression.

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Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 2 — DreamForth

To dream that your fingernails break indicates that you are struggling to stay away from some circumstance or responsibility.

To dream that you are polishing your fingernails represents beauty.

To dream that you are chewing your fingernails suggests that there is a situation you feel is beyond your ability to deal with. You don’t know how to handle this circumstance.

To dream that your fingernails are growing quickly indicates your wish to connect with someone. You would like to reach out to others in some way.

To dream that a man has long red fingernails indicates that he is connected to his emotions and is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. This dream may also represents sexual desires and sensuality.

Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of fingernails represent protection and your ability to fend for yourself and take what you need.

If you dream of short fingernails, then this is about feeling vulnerable and/or functional.

If you dream of long fingernails, then this dream is about elegance and/or your ability to protect yourself.

If fingernails are dirty, this represents a lack of hygiene or care for personal appearance.

If the fingernails are polished and clean, this you care about being presentable, professional, making a good appearance, and having your act together.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Long fingernails signify difficulties with the opposite sex; short ones predict an unexpected gift; to polish (or varnish) your nails is a warning against impulsive behavior which could lead to a scandal; to (painfully) bend back or damage a nail indicates a rather long season of discontent; to cut your fingernails signifies achievement in prestige; to file your nails signifies achievement through your own efforts; if you dreamed of biting your nails or of nails bitten to the quick, a medical checkup would be advisable.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 5 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Fingernails are often adorned to draw attention to them, but they can also be a place where anxiety is expressed in the biting of them. Either way, the creative expression associated with fingers as a symbol has the added distinction of adornment when fingernails are featured in a dream, even if that adornment is the evidence of a nail biter.
Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 6 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. An indicator of social standing, appearances; social disgrace or respect and esteem.

2. Intellectual gifts, ability to learn and acquire new skills (well-groomed nails).

3. A difficult, seemingly impossible situation (to bite nails).

4. Deceptive or false appearances (fake or polished nails).

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 7 — myjellybean

-To dream of dirty fingernails, foretells that you or your family or social group will be embarrassed by something an immature person does.

If you dream of well-kept fingernails, it symbolizes your intelligence and ability to learn.

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Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 8 — Gillian Holloway

Dirty fingernails, either your own Or someone else’s, seen in a dream are an indication that you will be charged with a crime.

Clean and well-kept fingernails, with a high polish are an omen of deceitful acquaintances whom you see frequently.

Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 9 — Cafer-i Sadik

a vision of nails is interpreted upon 6 sides: strength, quantity & courage, intelligent child, a usefulness, [something] owned.
Source: Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik • Author: Cafer-i Sadik

Interpretation 10 — Margaret Hamilton

Reveals the motive of intent; research distinguishing details, i.E. Color of polish, length, etc.; See “pointing”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton