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Finnick

♂ Boy

Pronounced FIN-ik /ˈfɪn.ɪk/Low

Meaning: Fair, white, pure; literary nameLow

In 30 seconds: Finnick is a name made famous by the character Finnick Odair in Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games series. It draws on the Irish Finn (fair, white) while the -ick ending gives it a distinctive constructed quality.
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Origin LowLiterary, Irish
MeaningFair, white, pure; literary name
U.S. rank (2024)#1378 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births136 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Finnick is a literary name from The Hunger Games drawing on the Irish Finn (fair, white, pure) with a distinctive -ick ending. It is a modern constructed literary name.

Finnick is used by parents who love The Hunger Games and appreciate its character associations.

Did you know? Finnick Odair is one of The Hunger Games' most beloved characters — the golden-haired victor from District 4 who uses charm to hide profound loyalty and grief. His death is considered one of young adult fiction's most devastating moments.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: finnick

Variations

FinnFinneganFenwick

Nicknames

Finn

Famous Bearers

  • Finnick Odair (fictional) (fictional)
    Character in Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, victor of the 65th Hunger Games

If you like Finnick…

Finn— Root form of same name
Finnegan— Extended Irish form
Fenwick— Real place name with similar sound
Cormac— Irish two-syllable name of same Celtic tradition

Frequently Asked

What does Finnick mean?

Fair, white, pure; literary name

How do you pronounce Finnick?

Finnick is pronounced FIN-ik.

What is the origin of Finnick?

Finnick comes from Literary, Irish.

What names are similar to Finnick?

Similar names include finn, finnegan, fenwick.