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Finvarra

OriginIrish, Gaelic
Meaning"fair top"

About Finvarra

The name of the powerful king of fairies in Irish folklore, Finvarra is often presented as a benevolent figure, bringing successful harvests and offering up earthly rewards for humans. In some versions of the legends, he is also the ruler of the dead.

Combining the elements finn and barr, the name means "fair top", likely referring to a pleasant spot at the top of a hill. As such, the name is related to Finbar and Fionnbharr, which are made up of the same elements, and perhaps more surprisingly, to sixties favorite, Barry.

Pronounced fin-VAR-uh.

Editor's take: The name Finvarra is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "fair top".

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