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Finn
Pronounced FIN /ˈfɪn/High
Meaning: From the Irish Fionn, 'fair; white; bright,' the name of the legendary warrior-hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. It is chiefly a boys' name. Used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Finn is from the Irish Fionn, 'fair; white; bright,' borne by the mythic hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. It is chiefly a boys' name; as a girl's name it is rare and reads crisp and modern, more often a boy's, which we note (said 'FIN').
For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare, crisp, and spirited.
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What does the name Finn mean?
Finn is from the Irish Fionn, 'fair; white; bright,' the name of a legendary warrior-hero.
How do you pronounce Finn?
It's said FIN /ˈfɪn/ — one syllable.
Is Finn a boy or girl name?
Finn is chiefly a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the strong lean.
How popular is Finn?
Finn is rare for girls in the U.S. and popular for boys.