Finn - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Finn \f(i)-

is pronounced fin. It is of Irish, Gaelic and Old German origin, and its meaning is "fair; from Finland". Mythology: Finn MacCumhail was a legendary Irish hero (third century) somewhat like the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were called Finians. See also Finian.

Finn has 4 variant forms: Fin, Fionn, Fingal and Fingall.

For more information, see also the related name Finlay.

Baby names that sound like Finn are Winn, Wynn, Win, Faine, Fane, Fain, Vonn, Vann, Vinny and Vin.

Finn is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1626 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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