Finbarr name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Celtic and Old Irish
Usage: Irish, Finnish, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Finbarr f(i)-nba-rr
Meaning: White, Fair Headed and Fair Hair
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What does Finbarr mean?

Originated from Celtic, Popular and Contemporary Finbarr in general bestowed upon baby boys is used specifically in Swedish, Irish, Danish and Finnish. Finbarr is variation of Fionnbharr. Fionnbharr is variant of sacred Finbar.

Popular and Contemporary Fionnbharr is used dominantly in Irish has origin in Celtic and Old Irish, Fionnbharr means "Fair and Fair Headed".

How do I pronounce Finbarr?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Finbarr is f(i)-nba-rr. fin-barr is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Finbarr

Fionnbharr, Finbar, Finnbarr, Fionn

How popular is the name Finbarr?

Finbarr is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1964, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 70 on boy names chart when 69 babies were given the name Finbarr.

There are over 1406 babies that have been given the name Finbarr in Ireland. Finbarr is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 1996 when it ranked 2020th.

Finbarr is a rare baby name in United States however it is still in use. Also, Finbarr is a familiar name in England. At least, 3000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2023121905
2019121175
2015106346
2011122775
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological aspects of Finbarr

You are an easy-going person who gets along with everyone. What is it that you want to do in life but never had the courage? If you know, go on and do it. Relax, no one is forcing you to do things as other people do it. Find yourself a new hobby, bring freshness in your life. When it comes to career, you don't play on the safe side but take risks in order to achieve even greater success. You believe there's not a rule worth following if it makes you unhappy.

Looking for a name like Finbarr? Please go through the following names

  •  Thanasis - Frequently Used and Ever lasting boy name Thanasis is majorly used in Greek has origin in Old Greek and Celtic. Thanasis is equivalent of Arthur in Greek language
  •  Yvon - Outlandish Yvon is originated from Germanic and Celtic, Yvon means "Shrub or Yew" given to both boys and girls is used prevalently in Swedish and English
  •  Breesha - Uncommon girl name Breesha is rooted from Celtic and is primarily used in Gaelic language, meaning of Breesha is "Strength and Sublime". Breesha is resulted from Bridget.
  •  Evian - Anomalous Evian came from Latin, Celtic and Hebrew, meaning of Evian is "A Blend of Evan or Ian, Spring-water or The French Town Famous for Evan Spring-water" used as a gender insensitive name is used in Swedish, Norwegian and English
  •  Kenric - Used primarily in English atypical, Kenric aimed at boys and originated from Celtic, Kenric means "Fearless Leader or Royal Ruler"

Famous people named Finbarr

  • Finbarr of Cork, was Bishop of Cork and abbot of a monastery
  • Finbarr O'Reilly, British/Canadian photographer

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An PhrĂ­omh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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