Finnish Names for Girls
- Eeva
- Silja
- Janne
Origin:
Danish and Norwegian diminutive of JohannaMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.
- Maikki
Origin:
Finnish variation of MaryDescription:
An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
- Mini
- Noora
- Pirkko
Origin:
Diminutive of Piritta, FinnishMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.
- Mirjam
- Rikka
- Orvokki
- Pirjo
Origin:
Diminutive of Piritta, FinnishMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.
- Saara
- Piritta
Origin:
Finnish variation of BirgittaMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.
- Riitta
- Kaarina
- Leea
- Niina
- Valma
- Karoliina
- Pauliina