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Finnish Baby Names for Boys
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Erno
Finnish variation of Ernest, English from German
"serious, resolute"
Cooler than Ernest and less Muppet-like than Ernie, the Finnish Erno may be the best way to honor someone with an Ern- name.
Esko
Finnish variation of Asketill, Norse
"helmet of God"
Cool Finnish name ripe for import.
Fenno
A Finnish tribe and language
If you've heard this name, it's probably from the hero of the acclaimed Julia Glass novel, Three Junes , or else the political scientist Richard Fenno. As well as a Finnish name, it's alos a Frisian…
Gauri
Finnish variation of Gabriel, Hebrew
"God is my strength"
As a masculine name, Gauri is Finnish in origin and derives from Gabriel.
Hami
Diminutive of Aaprahami, Finnish
"father of multitudes"
Much less intimidating than the formal form, Aaprahami.
Hannu
Finnish, short form of Johannes
"God is gracious"
A cute Finnish mini-name originating from Johannes.
Harto
Finnish diminutive of Harald, Scandinavian
"army ruler"
A cool and wearable option for honoring an ancestral Harold.
Henri
French and Finnish variation of Henry, German
"estate ruler"
The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.
Iiro
Finnish diminutive of Isak
"laughter"
A nickname for Isak, the Nordic variation of Isaac.
Ismo
Finnish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
"God will heal"
Quirky form of Ishmael found in Nordic countries.
Aatos
Finnish
"thought, idea"
Handsome and solid in sound with a meaning that could feel clever, dreamy, philosophical, or creative, depending on how you wish to view it, Aatos can mean "thought" or "idea", ultimately linking it…
Jaako
Jaako is a Finnish variant of Jacob, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," referring to the biblical story where Jacob was born holding his twin brother's…
Jalmari
Finnish form of Old Norse Hjalmar
"helmet protector"
Distinctive-sounding Scandinavian name . with deep roots. Short form is the attractive Jari.
Jalo
Finnish
"noble, gracious"
A cool Finnish name with a lovely sound and meaning.
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.
Jari
Short form of Jalmari, Finnish
"helmet protector"
Sleek modern short form of a classic Scandinavian name .
Jarmo
Finnish variation of Jeremiah, Hebrew
"appointed by God"
An intriguing Finnish choice that is entirely unknown in the US.
Jaska
Diminutive of Jaakko, Finnish
"supplanter"
A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
Joa
Finnish and Swedish diminutive of Joachim, Hebrew
"established by God"
A friendly nickname for Joachim, also used independently in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands, Joa would be pronounced as YO-ah in Finnish, but more like YOO-a in Swedish. Also appearing in the…
Aapo
Finnish variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Aapo has been a common Finnish name for decades and is now declining in popularity.