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Finn

Boy · Irish · Short name

Meaning
Fair, white, clear
Pronunciation
FIN
Origin
Irish

From Irish 'Fionn', from 'fionn' meaning fair or white.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • FynnEnglish

    Variant with a y.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Finn MacCool

    Mythological hunter-warrior of Irish legend, leader of the Fianna.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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