Finty

FIN-tee

Diminutive of Fintan, Irish

"white fire, white bull"

Finty Origin and Meaning

The name Finty is a girl's name meaning "white fire, white bull".

This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter of Dame Judi Dench. According to Dench's biography, she and her husband initially believed they were expecting a boy and had selected the name Finn. However, upon discovering they had a daughter, they quickly embraced the name Finty.

British reality TV star Ferne McCann made headlines in 2023 when she legally named her daughter Finty. McCann cited Dench's daughter as her source of inspiration.