Fintan name meaning

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old English and Celtic

Usage: Irish, English, Danish and Swedish

Pronunciation: f(i)-ntan

Meaning: White Fire

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What does Fintan mean?

Noteworthy Fintan is used predominantly in Danish, Swedish, English and Irish, Fintan means "White Fire" is originated from Celtic and Old English is a baby boy name . Fintan is form of Fionntán.

Fionntán means White, Fair has origin in Celtic. Fintan is variant of long standing and prevailing Fenton. Fenton's meaning is Marshland Dweller and Marsh Settlement is largely used in English is of Old English origin.

How do I pronounce Fintan?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Fintan is f(i)-ntan. The other ways to say the name is fin-tan.

Variants of Fintan

Fintin, Fenton, Fionntán, Fen, Fenn

How popular is the name Fintan?

Fintan is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 85 on boy names chart when 69 babies were given the name Fintan.

There are over 1487 babies that have been given the name Fintan in Ireland. In United States, Fintan is a unique name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 4000 names.

In 2010, it ranked 3809th when 27 boys were named Fintan. Over 323 people have been named Fintan in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 480 on boy names chart when 41 babies were named Fintan. Over 611 people have been named Fintan in England and Wales.

Also, Fintan is a familiar name in Northern Ireland, England, China, Singapore and Nigeria. As per our evaluation, over 4000 people has been named Fintan globally.

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What numbers say about Fintan?

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If you like Fintan, you would love these names

•  Kevan - Used mostly in Norwegian and English illustrous, Kevan has its origin in Celtic, Kevan means "Graceful" is aimed at both boys and girls
•  Fiak - Celtic name Fiak is specifically used in Old Norse is used as a boy name. Fiak is Old Norse cognate of The Celtic Name Fiacc
•  Evian - The odd unisex name Evian is substantially used in English and Danish is came from Celtic and Latin, Evian means "Spring-water or A Blend of Evan or Ian"
•  Beollóc - Girl name Beollóc means "Little Fire" is rooted from Celtic language
•  Birgitte - Anomalous Birgitte came from Old Norse and Celtic is used largely in Norwegian, Greenlandic and Scandinavian, meaning of Birgitte is "Sublime or Strength" is given to baby girls

•  Caeley
•  Cathaoir
•  Shanandoah
•  Brayan
•  Dwire

•  Kaivon
•  Finnén
•  Alaine
•  Shields
•  Kaelin

Sibling Names for Fintan

If you're looking for sibling names that pair perfectly with the Irish moniker Fintan, then look no further. We've compiled a list of charming and unique names that will make a great match with Fintan, ensuring your little ones are perfectly matched in both style and sentiment.

For a sister

• Donall
• Kevis
• Fionn
• Cullan
• Finn
• Codell
• Ferris
• Finnbar
• Finnegan
• Findley
• Keenan
• Ferrin
• Felim
• Casen

For a brother

• Fedelma
• Keelyn
• Caoilfhionn
• Fallen
• Aoibheann
• Fidelma
• Kassidee
• Ayslyn
• Fiona
• Breehan
• Fallan
• Flanna
• Fallyn
• Darcie

Famous people named Fintan

• Fintan O'Toole, columnist
• Fintan of Clonenagh, was born in Leinster about 524
• Fintan Cullen, Irish academic, educator and writer
• Fintan McAllister, Irish cricketer
• Fintan Kilbride, Catholic priest and teacher committed to the poor
• Fintan Meyler in Don't Shoot the Piano Player as Actress
• Fintan Ryan in The Thieving Mistake as Writer
• Fintan McKeown in Waking Ned as Actor
• Fintan Connolly is famous for directing movie Eliot & Me

Lists having Fintan

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