Finnish Names

  1. 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.
  2. Valma
    • Reku
      • Kusti
        • Roope
          • Riitta
            • 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.
            • Rieti
              • Leea
                • Mauno
                  • Kyösti
                    • Mini
                      • Maikki
                        • Origin:

                          Finnish variation of Mary
                        • Description:

                          An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
                      • 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.
                      • Lauri
                        • Erkki
                          • Pertti
                            • Emeli
                              • Pirkko
                                • Origin:

                                  Diminutive of Piritta, Finnish
                                • Meaning:

                                  "strength; exalted one"
                                • Description:

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