Finnegan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Finnegan \f(i)-nne-

is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "fair". James Joyce's last novel was "Fineegan's Wake".

Finnegan has 1 variant form: Finegan.

Finnegan is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#4158 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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