Finnian
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Finnian: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2006.
Finnian is an Irish name, a diminutive of Finn, which derives from the Old Irish *finn* meaning 'white' or 'fair'. It echoes the legendary Finn MacCool (Fionn mac Cumhaill), the giant hunter and warrior of Irish mythology, known for his wisdom and valour. The name also honours several early Irish saints, including Saint Finnian of Clonard, a key figure in early medieval Christianity who taught many of Ireland's most revered holy men. While there is no direct Scottish place named after a Finnian, the root *finn* appears in place names across both Scotland and Ireland, such as Fingal's Cave or the River Finn. In modern times, Finnian has enjoyed a quiet revival alongside its shorter form Finn.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20063 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #6693 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y