Finch

English word and nature name

"to swindle"

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.

Finch is also a surname belonging to, amongst other admirable people, the family in To Kill a Mockingbird.

Finch Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 133 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Finch

• 133 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Finch

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Finch.

• Fern
• Poe
• Moss
• Birch
• Lark
• Quill
• Elm
• Hazel
• Hawthorn
• Rue
• October
• Pike
• Wilde
• Ziggy
• Briar
• Juniper
• Arbor
• Grove
• Rye
• Marlow

The name Finch in Pop Culture

• In medieval times the finch was thought of as a foolish bird.
• Surname of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1960) characters Atticus Jem, and Scout
• Finch McComas solicitor in George Bernard Shaw's "You Never Can Tell" (1895)
• Mr. Finch "Person of Interest" (played by Michael Emerson)
• Justin Finch Fletchley, character in Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
• Theodore Finch "Finch" main character in the book "All the Bright Places"
• J. Pierrepont Finch protagonist of musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"