Finnish baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Finland is the 8th largest country which is situated in the Nordic region of Europe. Finnish baby names must consist of a surname and at least one given name with up to four given names permitted.
The first or the given name of the baby is chosen by baby's parents and the surnames are inherited either patrilineally or matrilineally. Finnish baby names are generated from a variety of dissimilar traditions. In 1921, the first national act on names came into force in Finland and it made surnames mandatory. Between 930 and 1985, a married woman took her husband's surname was became mandatory. Finnish baby's first name is often of Christian origin, however Finnish and Swedish origins are also common. In Finnish, the letter "j" denotes the same as English letter "i". The three principle surnames tradition that are used in Finnish are the West Finnish, the East Finnish and that of the Swedish nobility, clergy, bourgeoisie, and military. The Finnish government also restricts the use of surnames to not more than one, although hyphenated surnames allowed to use after marriage.
Here is an extensive list of over 7000 Finnish baby names
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZName
Meaning
Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful
Man, Little and Womanly, Vigorous, Army
A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter
Sweet, Beautiful, Smart
Will Desire, Valley, Resolute Protector, Protection
God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants
Hazelnut, Desired, Power, Life Giving
Warrior, Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Manly
Heel Grabber, One who Supplants, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect
Strong, Heaven, Durable, The Enduring
Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make
God's Help
Who is Like God?, Messenger of God
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
Gemini, Twin
God is Gracious, Son of Jack
He will Laugh, Laughter, Laughing One, God Smiles
The Sea, Son of the Waves
God is Merciful, Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious
Swelling Island But Probably Pre-Celtic, Island
Shining, Bringer of Light, Bright, From Lucania
Perfect, Acolyte, Accomplished
Variant of Helen, Torch, Sun Ray, Shinning Light
God is Fullness
Gift of the Lord
Green Shoot
Pure, Gentle, Bluish Purple, Viola
God's Favor, Favour, Charm, Mercy
Thankful
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Jehovah Saves, Funny, God Helps, Yahweh is Salvation
God's Gift, Climber, An Evergreen Climbing Ornamental Plant, A Vine
Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine
Praiseworthy, Priceless, Inestimable, Flower
My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent
Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker
Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
New
Emulus, Imitating, Rivaling
Son of Jack, God has been Gracious
God Strengthens
The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed
Riverbank, Seashore, River, River
Given, Protector, Lord, Give
Bearing Christ, Christ-bearer, To Carry
Pari, Messenger of God Angel
Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga
Life
The Brave, Warrior, Manly and Strong, Masculine
Light, Shining, Bright Born At Daybreak, Illumination
He Who Comes After, High in Hebrew, Tall, Enlightened One
Grace of God, Compassionate, Happy, Affection
(God The) Father is Peace
God's Spear, Deity, Lover of Deer, Ase
Star
Skill, Wisdom
Noble Sort, Nobility
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Life
Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Jacob's Wife, Delicate, Weary One, Weary,Tired
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Blend of Lily and Ann, My God is Perfect, Beauty, Purity
The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity
Of the Lord Belonging to God, Form of Dominick
Three, Forest, Wood Dweller, The Third
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Little Maximus, By the Great Stream, Greatest, A Short Form of Maxwell
Pearl, Daisies, Flowers Name, Eye of the Day
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
To be Born-from Natalia, Form of Natalie, Born on Christmas, Christ's Birthday
Victory and People, Victorious Person
Reddish-Brown, Reddish Orange-brown
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See
Noblewoman, Lady, Mercy, Princess
God Protects My House, Beautiful
Exalted One, To Ascend, Bright, Tall
Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler
Gaelic, My Father is Joyful, Blessed, White
Conqueror, Fertility, Tamer, To Tame
Elder Brother, Mercy, Name of a King, Eagle
Power, The Noble Strong, Honorable, High and Royal
Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor
Wealthy Guardian, Guard of His Wealth
Famous, Clear, Bright
Halo, Aureole, First of Its Kind In Germany Popular, Corona, Halo
Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)
Hard Working, Emma, An Ant, Industrious
Yahweh Remembers, Renowned by God, Whom Jehovah Remembered
From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Consecrated to God, Form of Elizabeth
Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed
The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah
Girl, Cordula, Cornelia, Maiden
Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Unknown
The Dove
Struggle, To Endure = Not Enduring, Lifted
Luminous, Famous, Clear, Bright
Heaven, Homeland, Parched Place, Sign
Flower Name, Renown, Rose Bush, The Words Hros Which Means Horse
Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero
Husband, Vigorous, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Little and Womanly
God has Given
Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility
Precious Green Stone, Jade
Radiance, Moon, Pure, Bright and Shining
Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic
Healing, Healer, Mythical Leader, The Lord is Salvation
Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice
Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds
Native of Magdala, From the High Tower, One who is Elevated
Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned
Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive
Elegance, The Oldest Daughter, Kind, Decorated
The Word Vivus with the Meaning Alive Lively, Vivid
Roofers, Maker of Bricks, Tiles, Inspired By a Family Name
Lucky, Name of a Saint, The Successful, Happy
Rose Flower, Rose
Fight, Loud, Struggle, Renowned Warrior
Bald
Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God
Army, Man, Manly, Husband
God is Merciful, Graceful, Beautiful
Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly
Blossoming, Flowering, Charming, Flourishing
God Would Multiply, He (God) Will Add, Feminine of Joseph
Summer Season
Spear and Hard, Gravelly Place Gray House, Strong, Warlike
The Pearl, Variant of Margaret
Graceful, Arab, Annabella
Hollow, Elder, Valley, The Elements Dean
Kind One, The Olive, Peace
Twin, Gemini, Form of Thomas
Myrtle Leaf, Like a Star, Sweet, Stampedding Horses
Pearl, Jewel, Name of a Saint
A Plant in the Olive Family, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers
Pet Form of Mary, Bitterness, The Perfect One, Honey
My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler
Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Of Inestimable Worth
Defender of Mankind, Splendid, Protector, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Nobleman, Patrician, Noblewoman
Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
The Just, Righteous, Singer, Judicious
Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep
Radiance, Flower, Blossom, Womenn of Jannah (Heaven)
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
God is Gracious, Powerful, Work-power, Strong
Bright Sea, Sea-Born
Sole Ruler, Ever-powerful, Honor and Powerful King, Alone-Ruler
Pearl, Scottish Form of Margaret
Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God
Field on the River Leven, Field on River Leven
Emerald, Kind Defender, Esteemed
Variant of Marlenel, Pleasant Wood, Woman from Magdala
God the Honourable, Name of a Saint
Sorrow, Fickle, Carl, Goddess Lakshmi
Heap of Rocks, Hara Which Means Hare, Deer Hunter or Archer
Sword, Gorse Hill, The Elements Brom Meaning Broom Brambles, Raven
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Love, Lovable, Gracious, Who Deserves to Be Loved
Lover
White Wave, Race of Women, Jennifer, Soft
Lord Yahweh, Handsome Youth, Ruler
Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult
Graceful, Diminutive of Ann Frequently Used as an Independent Name, He (God) Was Gracious, Grace
Lion of God
Manly, A Man's Woman, Feminine Form of Andrew, Man Ones
Rose, Flower Name
Vital Force, Born in June, Sixth Month of the Year
Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded
the Other, Torch, Foreign, Bringer of Light
Has Shown Favor, Yahweh is Gracious, Masculine Form of the Greek Name Hyacinth Alas
Victorious Person, Victory of the People
Nice, Pretty, Darling, Good
Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea