Fionn name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: English, Irish, Finnish, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Fionn fi(o)-nn
Meaning: The Fair, The Blond and Blonde
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What does Fionn mean?

Used commonly in Irish, Finnish, Swedish, English and Danish noteworthy, Fionn means "The Fair, The Blond or Blonde" is of Celtic and Old Irish origin is a baby boy name . Fionn is variant form of outstanding Finn.

Finn is variant form of celebrated Fionn. Also Finn is variation of Finnr. Finn is Swedish form of Finna. Meaning of Finn is Blonde, Blond and White is originated from Old Norse and Celtic.

Fionn is variant of pious Finbar. Finbar is variation of Fionnbharr. Well-Liked Finbar especially is used in Swedish, Irish and Danish is originated from Celtic and Old Irish, meaning of Finbar is "Fair Headed, Head and White".

Fionn is short form of Finnian. Finnian is English equivalent of Finnén. Meaning of Finnian is Blonde and White has origin in Celtic.

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How do I pronounce Fionn?

Two syllabled Fionn is pronounced as fi(o)-nn.

Variants of Fionn

Finn, Finbar, Finnr, Finna, Fionnbharr, Finnbarr, Fin, Fynn

Middle Names for Fionn

Ikee, Kden, Dica, Judson, Pearse, Mrk, view more middle names that goes with Fionn

How popular is the name Fionn?

In Ireland, Fionn was once a common name since emerging in 1971 it has been given to over 5087 babies. At its zenith in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 45 years but it is still in a strong position.

Fionn is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 600 on boy names chart when 57 babies were named Fionn.

Over 663 babies in England and Wales have been named Fionn.

Fionn is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1973 and was able to reach the top 3000 names.

Recently in 2018, it ranked 2974th when 39 boys were named Fionn. Over 485 people have been named Fionn in United States. Fionn is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 20 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 400.

There are over 168 babies that have been given the name Fionn in Switzerland.

Also, Fionn is a familiar name in England. As per our findings, over 6000 babies have been bestowed Fionn around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023361831
2022385928
2021300140
2020425823
2019409925
2018293840
2017337433
2016367729
2015351131
2014413424
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Fionn in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands25855
Finland257100
Sweden8655
Norway8455
Denmark6010

Here's what numbers has to say about Fionn

You like to think outside the box and kick the box inside people's face when they tell you how to think or what to do. You are that person who teaches others how to live life without much drama and walk their path with no one's help. Realizing your goals is what lifts your spirit and boosts your self-confidence. Focus on inner peace, balance, harmony, helping those in need, kindness, and love.

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  •  Cainneach - Origin of Cainneach is in Celtic language bestowed upon baby boys, meaning of Cainneach is "The Handsome" is especially used in Irish
  •  Brigit - Meaning of Brigit is Strong, The Exalted One or Resolute Strength is of Celtic origin and a girl name is used particulary in Scottish and Danish
  •  Adan - Famed Adan has its origin in African-Yoruba and Hebrew is used majorly in Hindi, Bengali and Italian, Adan means "Fire, Earth or Variation of Adam from the Red Earth" is given to both sexes
  •  Neve - Unconventional girl name Neve means "The Beautiful or The Bright" which is prevalently used in English, Irish and Italian has origin in Old Irish, Celtic and Latin

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Famous people named Fionn

  • Fionn mac Cumhaill, literally "sureness" or "certainty"
  • Fionn MacColla, Scottish novelist closely connected to the Scottish Renaissance
  • Fionn Regan, Irish folk musician and singer-songwriter
  • Fionnuala Collins in Grainne Uaile-The Movie as Actress
  • Fionnuala Murphy in The Snapper as Actress
  • Fionnula Flanagan in The Others as Actress
  • Fionn Comerford in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as Camera and Electrical Department
  • Fionn Walton in What Richard Did as Actor
  • Fionn O'Shea in New Boy as Actor

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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 Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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