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Finnish Names for Girls

Updated October 2026

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Hanni
Finnish diminutive of Hanna and Johanna
"grace; God is gracious"
A cute and easily accessible Finnish nickname, although not one that is likely to become popular in America now that Hannah and co are on the decline.
Meri
Finnish; Maori
"sea; Mary"
Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia. As Finnish name, it is connected to the sea.
Suvi
Finnish
"summer"
Light, zippy, and sunny, Suvi has a sparky yet sweet feel. Notably borne by Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen, it is taken from the Finnish word for Summer, making it and interesting alternative to…
Alla
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish
"sweetly speaking"
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.
Valo
Finnish; Malagasy
"light; eight"
Valo, an unusual entry in the o-ending category, can work for girls in the US. On Nameberry, it's especially popular among visitors from Bangladesh.
Saija
Finnish diminutive of Sarah
"princess"
This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.
Vilja
Finnish, Swedish, Slavic
"grain, will, fairy"
A name made most famous by the operetta The Merry Widow which features "The Vilja's Song". A vila is a woodland spirit or fairy in Slavic mythology. Vilja also means "grain" in Finnish and "will,…
Talvi
Finnish, Estonian
"winter"
A sleek yet friendly name of Finnish and Estonian origin, Talvi is familiar in Finland, Estonia, and Sweden, but rare in English speaking countries. It comes from the Finnish talvi or Estonian talv ,…
Ellida
Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian
"fast-sailing ship"
A theatrical name, appearing in Henrik Ibsen's 1888 play, The Lady from the Sea , Ellida comes from the Old Norse Elliði , giving it an ocean-related meaning. Also spelled as Elida, it may be…
Mansikka
Finnish
"strawberry"
Sweet yet spiky in sound, Mansikka is the Finnish word for strawberry, making this a summery, foodie choice. While the word Strawberry has only appeared in the US stats a handful of times over the…
Lumikirsikka
Finnish
"snow cherry"
Sparkly, wintery, and vibrant, this Finnish compound name blends two word names into one. Meaning "snow cherry", it was chosen for 12 girls in Finland in a recent year.
Virva
Finnish
"will o' the wisp"
Mystical and mysterious, but with grounded sounds, Virva is a name of Finnish origin, derived from the word virvatuli meaning "will o' the wisp". In folklore, will o' the wisps are floating orbs of…
Eija
Finnish
"delight, encouragement"
A popular Finnish choice back in the 50s and 60s, Eija is a sweet and cheerful name with contested origins. Some sources suggest it comes from eijaa or heijaa , words that are used more so in hymns…
Lumikukka
Finnish
"snow flower"
A modern Finnish compound name, first used in the 70s, it blends the wintery Lumi with floral Kukka. A recent count saw it chosen for 23 girls as a first name and 106 as a middle, and as such, it…
Lumililja
Finnish
"snow lily"
A beautiful wintery choice, Lumililja is a modern Finnish name, blending Lumi ("snow") with Lilja ("lily"). Also written as Lumi-Lilja, it is one of several Lumi and Lilja compounds in the Finnish…
Taimi
Finnish, Estonian, Japanese
"sapling, young tree; plant; great beauty"
A bright yet gentle sounding botanical choice, Taimi has that cool, strong EYE sound and an appealing -i ending. Not to be confused with 60s and 70s fave, Tammy, Taimi relates to plants in Estonian…
Salme
Estonian, Finnish, Prussian, Arabic
"poem, verse; peace; safe"
Gentle and warm, Salme is a multicultural name with several different roots. As a Prussian, Estonian, and Finnish name, it is used as a contracted form of the Biblical Salome, lending it the lovely…
Hillevi
Swedish, Finnish, Germanic
"holy, healthy war"
With a hint of myth and ancient poetry about it, this spirited name ultimately comes from the Germanic Heilwig or Helwig, but feels as if it could fit into a modern setting. Pronounced HIL-leh-vee in…
Kuu
Finnish
"moon"
Used nearly exclusively as a middle name, Kuu is a rare Finnish word name meaning "moon". While it is predominantly given to girls in the middle spot, it has also been given to boys too. The name is…
Kuura
Finnish
"frost, rime"
A Finnish word name with the appeal of Kara and Kaja, but also of Snow and Lumi, Kuura means "frost, rime", and brings to mind bright, cold, and wintery mornings. The name is predominantly used as a…

Finnish Names for Girls

Hanni

Meri

Suvi

Alla

Valo

Saija

Vilja

Talvi

Ellida

Mansikka

Lumikirsikka

Virva

Eija

Lumikukka

Lumililja

Taimi

Salme

Hillevi

Kuu

Kuura