Finnish baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Finland is the 8th largest country which is situated in the Nordic region of Europe. Finnish baby names must consist of a surname and at least one given name with up to four given names permitted.
The first or the given name of the baby is chosen by baby's parents and the surnames are inherited either patrilineally or matrilineally. Finnish baby names are generated from a variety of dissimilar traditions. In 1921, the first national act on names came into force in Finland and it made surnames mandatory. Between 930 and 1985, a married woman took her husband's surname was became mandatory. Finnish baby's first name is often of Christian origin, however Finnish and Swedish origins are also common. In Finnish, the letter "j" denotes the same as English letter "i". The three principle surnames tradition that are used in Finnish are the West Finnish, the East Finnish and that of the Swedish nobility, clergy, bourgeoisie, and military. The Finnish government also restricts the use of surnames to not more than one, although hyphenated surnames allowed to use after marriage.
Here is an extensive list of over 7000 Finnish baby names
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZName
Meaning
Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful
Man, Little and Womanly, Vigorous, Army
A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter
Will Desire, Valley, Resolute Protector, Protection
Sweet, Beautyful, Beautiful, Smart
God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants
Warrior, Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Manly
Hazelnut, Desired, Power, Life Giving
Heel Grabber, One who Supplants, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect
Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make
Strong, Heaven, Durable, The Enduring
Who is Like God?, Messenger of God
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
God is Gracious, Son of Jack
Gemini, Twin
He will Laugh, Laughter, Laughing One, God Smiles
God's Help
The Sea, Son of the Waves
Shining, Bringer of Light, Bright, From Lucania
Perfect, Acolyte, Accomplished
Gift of the Lord
God is Fullness
Swelling Island But Probably Pre-Celtic, Island
Variant of Helen, Torch, Sun Ray, Shinning Light
Thankful
My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent
Jehovah Saves, Funny, God Helps, Yahweh is Salvation
God's Favor, Favour, Charm, Mercy
Green Shoot
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine
Praiseworthy, Priceless, Inestimable, Flower
Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker
Son of Jack, God has been Gracious
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
Pure, Gentle, Bluish Purple, Viola
God's Gift, Climber, An Evergreen Climbing Ornamental Plant, A Vine
The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed
Bearing Christ, Christ-bearer, To Carry
Emulus, Imitating, Rivaling
New
Given, Protector, Lord, Give
Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier
God Strengthens
The Brave, Warrior, Manly and Strong, Masculine
Riverbank, Seashore, River, River
Pari, Messenger of God Angel
Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga
Grace of God, Compassionate, Happy, Affection
Life
He Who Comes After, High in Hebrew, Tall, Enlightened One
Light, Shining, Bright Born At Daybreak, Illumination
Life
God's Spear, Deity, Lover of Deer, Ase
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Noble Sort, Nobility
Skill, Wisdom
Star
(God The) Father is Peace
Jacob's Wife, Delicate, Weary One, Weary,Tired
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One
Blend of Lily and Ann, My God is Perfect, Beauty, Purity
The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity
Of the Lord Belonging to God, Form of Dominick
To be Born-from Natalia, Form of Natalie, Born on Christmas, Christ's Birthday
Victory and People, Victorious Person
Little Maximus, By the Great Stream, Greatest, A Short Form of Maxwell
God Protects My House, Beautiful
Three, Forest, Wood Dweller, The Third
Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)
Exalted One, To Ascend, Bright, Tall
Elder Brother, Mercy, Name of a King, Eagle
Pearl, Daisies, Flowers Name, Eye of the Day
Power, The Noble Strong, Honorable, High and Royal
Yahweh Remembers, Renowned by God, Whom Jehovah Remembered
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
Wealthy Guardian, Guard of His Wealth
Famous, Clear, Bright
Reddish-Brown, Reddish Orange-brown
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed
The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See
Noblewoman, Lady, Mercy, Princess
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Hard Working, Emma, An Ant, Industrious
Conqueror, Fertility, Tamer, To Tame
Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor
The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah
Gaelic, My Father is Joyful, Blessed, White
From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
Girl, Cordula, Cornelia, Maiden
Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler
Husband, Vigorous, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Little and Womanly
Luminous, Famous, Clear, Bright
Flower Name, Renown, Rose Bush, The Words Hros Which Means Horse
Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero
God has Given
Consecrated to God, Form of Elizabeth
The Dove
Halo, Aureole, First of Its Kind In Germany Popular, Corona, Halo
Healing, Healer, Mythical Leader, The Lord is Salvation
Roofers, Maker of Bricks, Tiles, Inspired By a Family Name
Heaven, Homeland, Parched Place, Sign
Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice
Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Unknown
Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic
Precious Green Stone, Jade
Radiance, Moon, Pure, Bright and Shining
Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive
Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned
Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility
Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds
Native of Magdala, From the High Tower, One who is Elevated
Struggle, To Endure = Not Enduring, Lifted
Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly
Rose Flower, Rose
The Word Vivus with the Meaning Alive Lively, Vivid
Elegance, The Oldest Daughter, Kind, Decorated
Bald
Fight, Loud, Struggle, Renowned Warrior
Lucky, Name of a Saint, The Successful, Happy
Army, Man, Manly, Husband
God is Merciful, Graceful, Beautiful
Blossoming, Flowering, Charming, Flourishing
Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God
Summer Season
A Plant in the Olive Family, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Pet Form of Mary, Bitterness, The Perfect One, Honey
Graceful, Arab, Annabella
God Would Multiply, He (God) Will Add, Feminine of Joseph
Hollow, Elder, Valley, The Elements Dean
Pearl, Jewel, Name of a Saint
Spear and Hard, Gravelly Place Gray House, Strong, Warlike
Twin, Gemini, Form of Thomas
Defender of Mankind, Splendid, Protector, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Of Inestimable Worth
Nobleman, Patrician, Noblewoman
The Just, Righteous, Singer, Judicious
My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler
Kind One, The Olive, Peace
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
Myrtle Leaf, Like a Star, Sweet, Stampedding Horses
Sole Ruler, Ever-powerful, Honor and Powerful King, Alone-Ruler
Sword, Gorse Hill, The Elements Brom Meaning Broom Brambles, Raven
Radiance, Flower, Blossom, Womenn of Jannah (Heaven)
Heap of Rocks, Hara Which Means Hare, Deer Hunter or Archer
The Pearl, Variant of Margaret
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
God is Gracious, Powerful, Work-power, Strong
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Bright Sea, Sea-Born
Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine
Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult
Sorrow, Fickle, Carl, Goddess Lakshmi
God the Honourable, Name of a Saint
Variant of Marlenel, Pleasant Wood, Woman from Magdala
Pearl, Scottish Form of Margaret
Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep
Field on the River Leven, Field on River Leven
Emerald, Kind Defender, Esteemed
Lion of God
the Other, Torch, Foreign, Bringer of Light
Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God
Manly, A Man's Woman, Feminine Form of Andrew, Man Ones
White Wave, Race of Women, Jennifer, Soft
Has Shown Favor, Yahweh is Gracious, Masculine Form of the Greek Name Hyacinth Alas
Lover
Boomerang
Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea
Great Plains, Big, Tall
Expectation Belief, Trust, Hope, Faith
Rose, Flower Name
Vital Force, Born in June, Sixth Month of the Year
Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded
Lord Yahweh, Handsome Youth, Ruler
Graceful, Diminutive of Ann Frequently Used as an Independent Name, He (God) Was Gracious, Grace