Finnish Names for Boys

Kyösti

Kyösti is a traditional Finnish male name that serves as the Finnish equivalent of Gustav or Christian. The name has Scandinavian roots and has been used in Finland for generations. Kyösti carries…

Kosti

Kosti is a masculine name with Finnish and Greek origins. In Finland, it serves as a shortened form of Konstantin, while in Greek contexts it can be a diminutive of Konstantinos. Both derive from the…

Kusti

Kusti is a masculine Finnish name that functions as a diminutive form of Gustav or Kustaa. The name has Scandinavian origins and has been used particularly in Finland and Estonia. Gustav/Kustaa…

Helsinki

Finnish place-name

Though lots of obscure place-names are now on the map, it's hard to imagine this one inspiring anyone.

Heikki

Finnish form of Henry; "estate ruler"

"estate ruler"

This cute Finnish name could make for a fun way to honour a relative named Henry. A notable namesake is racing driver Heikki Kovalainen.

Janne

Finnish variation of John

"God is gracious"

This common name in Finland, which is also a diminutive for Jan in Sweden, might feel a bit feminine in the English-speaking world, too close to girls' names Jan and Jane.

Jorma

Finnish, variation of Jeremiah

Rarely heard in the US, but borne by Jorma Taccone an actor featured on the TV series Girls ., who was named after the Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen. Taccone--who plays Booth Jonathan…

Kaarlo

Kaarlo is a Finnish masculine name, essentially the Finnish variation of the name Charles or Karl. It derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'man', and was popularized throughout…

Lauri

Lauri as a masculine name has Finnish and Estonian origins, where it serves as a variation of Lawrence or Laurence, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' (an…

Mauno

Mauno is a Finnish masculine name with roots in ancient Germanic naming traditions. It's the Finnish form of Magnus, which derives from Latin meaning "great" or "powerful." The name has been…

Markku

Markku is a Finnish masculine name that serves as the Finnish equivalent of Mark or Marcus. These names ultimately derive from the Latin 'Marcus,' which was possibly connected to Mars, the Roman god…

Matti

Finnish variation of Matthew, Hebrew

"gift of God"

We like Matti in theory, but in practice it’s likely to get confused for the girlish Maddie.

Olavi

Finnish and Estonian variation of Olaf

"ancestor's relic"

A variation of Olaf that made the Finnish Top 50 in 2022.

Paavo

Finnish variation of Paul

This international variation deserves its own listing for a winning combination of distinctiveness and simplicity.

Vilppu

Vilppu is a masculine Finnish name with historical roots in Finland's naming tradition. Derived as a Finnish variation of the name William or Wilhelm, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute…

Reima

Reima is a Finnish masculine name with roots in Germanic languages. It's possibly derived from elements meaning 'council' or 'protection.' While relatively uncommon outside of Finland, Reima carries…

Raimo

Raimo is a masculine Finnish name derived from the Germanic element 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' or 'decision.' It's essentially the Finnish form of Raymond, which combines 'ragin' with 'mund' meaning…

Reino

Finnish variation of Reynold

"council power"

An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.

Reku

Reku is an extremely rare masculine name with possible origins in Japanese or Finnish cultures, though it may also be a modern invented name. In Japanese, depending on the kanji used, it could have…

Pertti

Pertti is a Finnish masculine name that serves as a variation of 'Bert' or 'Bertil,' which ultimately derive from Germanic elements meaning 'bright' or 'illustrious.' Common in Finland throughout the…