Finnian

Irish

"fair"

Finnian Origin and Meaning

The name Finnian is a boy's name meaning "fair".

Finnian is a fair jig of a name, energetic and easy on the ear. Finnian (and brother Finian) is also familiar in its alternate spelling through the classic 1968 Broadway musical Finian's Rainbow, later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan.

There is also a St. Finnian who was a famous teacher and scholar.

We think Finnian/Finian could really catch on in the wake of cousins Finn and Finlay/Finley.

Finnian Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 574 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Finnian

• 574 Nameberry 2025
• 586 Unique 2023
• 901 Future 2028
• 921 England 2021

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Famous People Named Finnian

• Saint Finnian of Moville Christian missionary to Ireland
• Saint Finnian of Clonard Irish founder of the monastery of Clonard

The name Finnian in Pop Culture

• Finnian ("Finny") a character in the manga/anime "Black Butler"