Finnian

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Finnian is derived from the Irish name Finn or Fionn, which means "fair" or "white". It can also be interpreted as "warrior" or "brave".
Popularity
Finnian is not a very common name in the world, but it has been rising in popularity in recent years. In the United States, it ranked #962 in 2020, up from #1000 the previous year. In Ireland, it was the 66th most popular boys' name in 2019.

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Cartoon of Finnian

Finnian Name meanings & History

The name Finnian is derived from the Irish name Finn or Fionn, which means "fair" or "white". It can also be interpreted as "warrior" or "brave". Derived from Old Irish finn "white, blessed". This was the name of several Irish saints, including the founders of monasteries at Clonard and Movilla (both 6th century). Finnian is a popular name among parents who are looking for a traditional Irish name that is not too common. It is often shortened to Finn, which is a trendy name in its own right.

Zodiac Sign of Finnian: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Finnian:

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Friendly,Festive

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

N: Nice,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Neat,Nagging

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Aggressive

Finnian is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Finnian include Finnian of Moville, a 6th-century Irish saint; Finnian Egan, an Irish Olympic rower; and Finnian Lehane, an Irish hurler.

2.) Finnian (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Fair

Other Forms: Finian, Finyan, Phinnian


3.) FINNIAN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Borrowed from the Irish, Finnian is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Fionnan (little fair one), which is from fionn (fair). Var: Finian. Short: Fin, Finn. (FIN-EE-UN)


4.) FINNIAN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Diminutive form of fionn (fair): hence, “little fair one.” The name was borne by several Irish saints, namely the 6th-century St. Finnian of Moville. Var: Finian. (FIN-EE-AN)


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