Finnish Names

  1. Aatu
    • Origin:

      Finnish form of Adolph, German
    • Meaning:

      "noble wolf"
    • Description:

      Adolph is of course a name that is shunned by most people around the world, but Aatu is a form that feels far enough away from the original to be usable.
  2. Viljo
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of William
    • Description:

      Inventive nickname option, but with built-in pronunciation problems.
  3. Kusti
    • Eeva
      • Helsinki
        • Origin:

          Finnish place-name
        • Description:

          Though lots of obscure place-names are now on the map, it's hard to imagine this one inspiring anyone.
      • Mini
        • Rieti
          • Maikki
            • Origin:

              Finnish variation of Mary
            • Description:

              An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
          • Reku
            • Riitta
              • Pertti
                • Pirjo
                  • Origin:

                    Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
                  • Meaning:

                    "strength; exalted one"
                  • Description:

                    Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.
                • Heikki
                  • Origin:

                    Finnish form of Henry; "estate ruler"
                  • Meaning:

                    "estate ruler"
                  • Description:

                    This cute Finnish name could make for a fun way to honour a relative named Henry. A notable namesake is racing driver Heikki Kovalainen.
                • Leea
                  • Mauno
                    • Erkki
                      • Kyösti
                        • Emeli
                          • Lauri
                            • Pirkko
                              • Origin:

                                Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
                              • Meaning:

                                "strength; exalted one"
                              • Description:

                                Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.