Finbar

Irish
"fair-haired"

Finbar Origin and Meaning

The name Finbar is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "fair-haired".

This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of Cork and in Irish folklore, Finbarr was king of the fairies.

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Famous People Named Finbar

  • (Edward) Finbar Wright
    Irish folk singer
  • Finbar Furey
    Irish folk musician of The Fureys
  • Finbar Lynch
    Irish actor

The name Finbar in Pop Culture

  • Finbar "Barry" McMullen
    main character in the film "The Brothers McMullen," played by Edward Burns
  • Franklin "Mouse" Finbar
    Jumanji (2017)