International Baby Names
Finnish Baby Names
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Euli
Diminutive of Eulaalia, Finnish from Greek
"sweetly speaking"
Euli is a nickname for Eulaalia, the Finnish variation of the Greek name Eulalia.
Evena
Finnish feminization of Even, Norwegian
"gift; winner"
A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
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.
Hanni
Finnish diminutive of Hanna and Johanna
"grace; God is gracious"
A cute and easily accessible Finnish nickname, although not one that is likely to become popular in America now that Hannah and co are on the decline.
Harto
Finnish diminutive of Harald, Scandinavian
"army ruler"
A cool and wearable option for honoring an ancestral Harold.
Heddi
Variation of Hedda. Scandinavian from German
"war"
Heddi ultimately derives from Hedvig, which may not appeal to many American parents as a full form.
Helmi
Finnish
"pearl"
A punchy alternative to Pearl as it gains popularity, it may also be used as a short form of Vilhelmina or Wilhelmina.
Hilma
German
"protective helmet"
Hilma is heard in Germany and the Scandinavian countries, and sometimes used as a shortening of Wilhelmina--though there are more appealing German names for girls . to be found. Hilma Wolitzer is an…
Iida
Finnish form of Ida
"industrious one"
For an American girl, the double "I" might be a problem as a child, but an attention-getting talking point as an adult.
Ilmi
Variation of Ilma, Finnish
"air"
Sweeter and less serious than its parent name, Ilma.
Ilta
Finnish
"evening"
This sweet and straightforward Finnish name could be an ideal choice for a daughter born at night.
Isto
Diminutive of Istrael and Taisto, Finnish
"he who struggles with God; battle"
A nickname for two Finnish names: Taisto and Istrael, the Finnish form of Israel.
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…
Jaana
Jaana is a feminine name primarily used in Finland, where it's a variation of Jana or Johanna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' In Finland, Jaana gained…
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.
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.
Joonas
Joonas is a masculine Finnish variant of the biblical name Jonah (or Jonas), which derives from Hebrew and means 'dove'. This name is particularly popular in Finland and Estonia, where it represents…
Aaro
Finnish variation of Aaron, Hebrew
"high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
Classic Finnish name also found in neighboring Estonia.