Finnian
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Finnian
Finnian derives from the Irish name Fionnán, a diminutive of Fionn, which means "fair" or "white" from Old Irish fionn.
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Etymology
Finnian derives from the Irish name Fionnán, a diminutive of Fionn, which means "fair" or "white" from Old Irish fionn. The name is primarily used in Irish and Celtic Christian cultures, notably borne by Saint Finnian of Clonard (6th century), an influential Irish monk and founder of a monastic school.
Finnian currently ranks #1,487 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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