Finian

Finian meaning and name origin

Finian \f(i)-nian\ as a boy's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Finian is "fair". The 1968 film "Finian's Rainbow" was Fred Astaire's last musical. Saint Finnian of Clonard (fifth and sixth century) was called "The Teacher of Irish Saints" because a number of students at his school became very prominent ecclesiastics.

Finian has 6 variant forms: Finan, Finnian, Fionan, Fionn, Phinean and Phinian.

For more information, see also the related name Finn.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Finian.

Popularity of Finian

Finian is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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