Irish boy name
Finn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Finn means fair, white. From Irish fionn, meaning fair or white, and also from Old Norse Finnr.
Finn is a short form of the Irish name Fionn, from the word fionn, meaning fair, white or bright. It is also a separate name in Old Norse, where Finnr meant a person from the Sami or Finnish lands. Fionn mac Cumhaill is the great hero of Irish legend, and the Finn spelling has become popular far beyond Ireland. It is short, strong and easy to pronounce in any language, which has made it a popular choice abroad.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Finn
FIN
Finn has one syllable. Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Finn
A well-known Finn
Finn Wolfhard.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Finn mean?
Finn means "fair, white". From Irish fionn, meaning fair or white, and also from Old Norse Finnr.
How do you pronounce Finn?
Finn is pronounced FIN.
What is the origin of Finn?
Finn is an Irish boy name. In Irish it is written Fionn.
How many syllables are in Finn?
Finn has one syllable.
What are other spellings of Finn?
Other spellings and forms include Fionn, Fin, Phinn, Finnian.