Finnish Names

Names I like that honor my Finnish heritage
  1. Aalto
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "wave"
    • Description:

      The last name of Finnish moderne designer/architect makes an original, creative choice with an unexpected water-related meaning.
  2. Aina
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian and Finnish variation of Aino, Catalan variation of Anna, Japanese, Latvian, Kazakh, Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "always; grace; lover of green; sight; mirror; delivery had complications [umbilical cord twisted around neck]"
    • Description:

      A bright-sounding name with multicultural appeal, used regularly as a first name in Japan, Scandinavia, Latvia, and Spain.
  3. Akseli
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Axel, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"
    • Description:

      A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.
  4. Anja
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Anna
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Anja is one of the most internatioanl of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika.
  5. Anneli
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Annalie or Hannah
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Anneli is one of the hundreds of Anne variations with an intriguing spelling. This name has been popular throughout Scandinavia over time and would certainly translate easily to English-speaking countries.
  6. Anniina
    • Annikki
      • Arto
        • Arvo
          • Origin:

            Finnish
          • Meaning:

            "value, worth"
          • Description:

            Arvo is a simple name virtually unknown in the US and UK that might get discovered thanks to the surprise popularity of Arlo.
        • Aatos
          • Ahti
            • Aino
              • Aki
                • Altti
                  • Anna-Liisa
                    • Antti
                      • Arja
                        • Birgitta
                          • Origin:

                            Scandinavian variation of Bridget, Gaelic
                          • Meaning:

                            "strength or exalted one"
                          • Description:

                            Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.
                        • Eero
                          • Origin:

                            Finnish variation of Eric
                          • Meaning:

                            "eternal ruler"
                          • Description:

                            Creative gem perfect for an architect's son, in tribute to modern Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
                        • Eino