Finch
English word and nature name
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Finch Origin and Meaning
The name Finch is a boy's name of English origin meaning "to swindle".
It feels like Finch should be a modern bird name that's as popular as Wren or Lark, but that's not the case - so it's one to consider if you're looking for a nature name that's familiar but rare. These colorful birds have made big contributions to science: the Galápagos finch played an important role in forming Darwin's theory of evolution, and the zebra finch has helped our understanding of how birds learn songs. It's also a surname belonging, amongst other admirable people, to the family in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Finch in Pop Culture
- In medieval timesthe finch was thought of as a foolish bird.
- Surname of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1960) characters AtticusJem, and Scout
- Finch McComassolicitor in George Bernard Shaw's "You Never Can Tell" (1895)
- Mr. Finch"Person of Interest" (played by Michael Emerson)
- Justin FinchFletchley, character in Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
- Theodore Finch "Finch"main character in the book "All the Bright Places"
- J. Pierrepont Finchprotagonist of musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"