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Finnish Baby Names for Boys
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Rasmus
Finnish and Scandinavian variation of Erasmus
"beloved, desired"
A form of ancient name newly popular in Eastern Europe, Rasmus is rugged and distinctive - and on trend in Estonia and Finland. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but with its philosophical roots and…
Rauno
Finnish, Estonian variation of Ragnar, Norse
"warrior; judgment"
Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.
Reijo
Finnish variation of Gregory, Greek
"vigilant, a watchman"
A creative way to honor a Gregory.
Reino
Finnish variation of Reynold
"council power"
An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.
Reko
Finnish diminutive of Greger, Swedish
"vigilant, a watchman"
Reko is a Finnish nickname for the Swedish name Greger, which shares roots with Gregory. Reijo is another form seen in Nordic countries.
Risto
Finnish variation of Christopher
"bearer of Christ"
A lively and charming nickname for Christopher — more modern than Chris.
Runo
Finnish
"poem"
An appealing Finnish name, with a touch of literary magic and whimsy, Runo means "poem" in its native language. Traditionally said with a slightly rolled R and a softer 'oh' sound at the end (more…
Sakari
Variation of Sakarias, Finnish
"the Lord has remembered"
The Finnish equivalent to Zachary.
Samu
Finnish, Spanish, and Hungarian diminutive of Samuel, Hebrew
"told by God"
A multicultural nickname for Samuel. The Spanish and Finnish variation is pronounced SAH-moo, while the Hungarian version is SHAW-moo.
Sebulon
Finnish and Scandinavian variation of Zebulon, Hebrew
"exaltation; little dwelling"
You lose the zippy Z with the Nordic form of Zebulon, but the softer nickname Seb is nice.
Seppo
Finnish variation on Sebastian, Latin
"person from the ancient city of Sebastia"
Seppo has two separate Finnish origins. The first is as a nickname for Sebastian, a name used widely across Europe. The second version is derived from the Finnish word seppä , meaning "smith."
Severi
Finnish variation of Severin, French
"stern, serious"
Makes Severin and Severus a little less, well, severe.
Sippo
Finnish variation of Siegfried, German
"victorious peace"
A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.
Tahvo
Finnish variation of Stephen, Greek
"garland, crown"
A lively take on Stephen.
Taneli
Finnish from Hebrew
"God is my judge"
Finnish form of Daniel
Tarvo
Finnish
"wild aurochs; energy"
Tarvo has two potential origin stories. The first is that it derives from the Old Finnish word tarvas , meaning "wild aurochs," a wild species of cattle that is now extinct. The second possible…
Teemu
Variation of Tiemu, Finnish
"victory of the people"
Teemu ultimately derives from the Greek name Nicodemus via the Icelandic Demus and Finnish Tiemus.
Tero
Diminutive of Antero, Finnish
"strong, manly"
A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.
Timo
Norwegian, Finnish, German, and Dutch variation of Timothy
"honoring God"
Popular in its own right in Germany and definitely makes a more intriguing and grownup short form of the classic Timothy than Timmy or even Tim.
Tuomo
Tuomo is a masculine Finnish name that serves as a variation of Thomas, which ultimately derives from the Aramaic word meaning 'twin.' Common in Finland, Tuomo carries the distinctive phonetic…