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Fintan

Boy · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
White fire, white bull, fair

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
FIN-tun
Origin
Irish

From Irish; meaning debated, often white fire or fair.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish, English

Commonly used in: Ireland, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • FionntanIrish

    Irish form.

Cultural associations

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

  • Fintan

    One of the three sole survivors of the biblical flood in Irish myth.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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