Finty
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About Finty
This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter of Dame Judi Dench. According to Dench's biography, she and her husband initially believed they were expecting a boy and had selected the name Finn. However, upon discovering they had a daughter, they quickly embraced the name Finty.
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British reality TV star Ferne McCann made headlines in 2023 when she legally named her daughter Finty. McCann cited Dench's daughter as her source of inspiration.
Finty for boys
A retro nickname for the ancient Irish saint's name Fintan, still heard on occasion in Ireland and the UK. English actress Finty Williams is the most notable bearer.
Pronounced FIN-tee.
As of October 2026, Finty Nameberry popularity #598.
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