Makes Severin and Severus a little less, well, severe.

A quirky international translation of Benedict.

This cute form of Arthur has something distinctly cool about it — from the unique "ooh" ending sound, to the harsher double T in the middle. In Finland, Arttu was a Top 10 name in the 2000s and stayed in the Top 50 until 2013.

Aapo has been a common Finnish name for decades and is now declining in popularity.

The Finnish word for "victory" is a rare name even throughout the Nordic country, but with its on-trend V sound it could make a striking choice.

In Finnish mythology from the traditional native epic poem Kalevala, Sampsa is a mythical person who sows all the forests of the land. It is also considered a variation of Biblical Sampson, taken from Saint Sampson the Hospitable, a saint of the Eastern Churches who served the poor of his city.

An upbeat and accessible form of Maurice.

A nickname for two Finnish names: Taisto and Istrael, the Finnish form of Israel.

Much less intimidating than the formal form, Aaprahami.

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

Originally a Finnish nickname for Johannes, Jukka is very established as a standalone name in Finland nowadays. With its cute bouncy sound and cool -a ending, it makes for a really fun choice for a baby boy. Note that the soft J at the beginning makes an English Y sound.

Originally a short form of Konstantin, the Finnish form of Constantine, Konsta came to be used on its own, staying in the Finnish Top 50 boy names from 2004 to 2014. With its cool K initial and fashionable ending sound, Konsta would also be a handsome choice outside of Finland.

This Finnish nickname for Klaus could stand independently on birth certificates.

The Finnish form of Joseph, sometimes used as a nickname for Juuseppi.

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 'protector.' Popular in Finland and other Nordic countries, Raimo has been a traditional choice for Finnish boys for generations. Outside Scandinavia, the name remains relatively uncommon, giving it an exotic yet accessible quality for international use. Its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it practical across cultures despite its distinctive character. The name projects strength and wisdom, consistent with its etymological roots, while its compact two-syllable structure gives it a modern, efficient feel.

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

In Finnish mythology, Ahti (also known as Ahto) was a heroic character and god of the sea, rivers and fishing, also referred to as Saarelainen ("Islander").

Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.

Finnish form of Daniel