Finian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Finian Name at a Glance

Name	Finian
Meaning	Fair. Finians were warrior-followers of 3rd century legendary Irish hero Finn Mac Cumhail.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Finian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Finian means “Fair. Finians were warrior-followers of 3rd century legendary Irish hero Finn Mac Cumhail”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Finian Name Origin

Our database records Finian under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Finian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Finian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Finian

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