Finn
The name Finn comes from the land of leprechauns, Ireland. The meaning of Finn is ‘fair’, ‘white’, ‘bright’ or ‘lustrous’. Finn is also the Irish version of the name Fionn. This mythological name is also shared by Fionn Mac Cumhaill, a powerful and majestic hunter warrior in Irish mythology. He also appears in the mythologies of Mann and Scotland as well. Finn was the son of Cumhaill, who led the Irish warrior group, Fianna. He was known for his generosity, combat skills, justice and wisdom. It is said that Finn caught the Salmon of Knowledge while fishing in the River Slate. He also got the Thumb of Knowledge, which came after eating the Salmon of Wisdom. As such, it is a name that is associated with intellect and wisdom. Another origin of Finn is from the Old Norse name Finnr, meaning ‘wanderer’. You might have also come across the name Finn in Mark Twain’s famous novel, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
fair or white
Origin
Irish
Numerology
F is for funny, humor suits you!
I is for ignite, the fire in you!
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
Lucky
Finn lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Finn
- Finn mac Blatha 5th century BC king of Ireland
- Terence "Finn" Jones English actor
- Finn Erling Kydland Norwegian economist; winner of the Nobel Prize
- Finn Balor ring name of Fergal Devitt, Irish pro wrestler
- Finn Ronne Norwegian,American Arctic explorer
Finn in Pop Culture
- Finn Abernathy intern on TV's "Bones"
- Finn McCool aka Fionn Mac Cumhaill hero of Irish mythology
- Finn (FN 2187), a character in the Star Wars series
- Finn Taverner main character in Eva Ibbotson's book "Journey to the River Sea"
- Finneas "Finn " character in Kresley Cole's "The Arcana Chronicles"
