Finnish Names for Girls

  1. Eeva
    • Silja
      • Janne
        • Origin:

          Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Johanna
        • Meaning:

          "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 Mary
        • Description:

          An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
      • Mini
        • Noora
          • Pirkko
            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
            • Meaning:

              "strength; exalted one"
            • Description:

              Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.
          • Mirjam
            • Rikka
              • Orvokki
                • Pirjo
                  • Origin:

                    Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
                  • Meaning:

                    "strength; exalted one"
                  • Description:

                    Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.
                • Saara
                  • Piritta
                    • Origin:

                      Finnish variation of Birgitta
                    • Meaning:

                      "strength; exalted one"
                    • Description:

                      Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.
                  • Riitta
                    • Kaarina
                      • Leea
                        • Niina
                          • Valma
                            • Karoliina
                              • Pauliina