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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).