Finnish Names for Boys

  1. Paavo
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Paul
    • Description:

      This international variation deserves its own listing for a winning combination of distinctiveness and simplicity.
  2. Taneli
    • Origin:

      Finnish from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Finnish form of Daniel
  3. Taavi
    • Raimo
      • Fenno
        • Origin:

          A Finnish tribe and language
        • Description:

          If you've heard this name, it's probably from the hero of the acclaimed Julia Glass novel, Three Junes, or else the political scientist Richard Fenno. As well as a Finnish name, it's alos a Frisian diminutive from names in the Frederick family, making it is a cousin of Freddie, Fritz and Fedde. This name is so rare it's never appeared on the charts, but with its energetic O ending it might appeal if you're looking for an alternative to names like Otto and Arlo.
      • Artek
        • Olavi
          • Origin:

            Finnish and Estonian variation of Olaf
          • Meaning:

            "ancestor's relic"
          • Description:

            A variation of Olaf that made the Finnish Top 50 in 2022.
        • Vaino
          • Origin:

            Finnish
          • Meaning:

            "wide river, backwater"
          • Description:

            A popular Finnish male name properly spelt Väinö, which derives from Väinämöinen – a hero from Finnish legend. Vaino (without the diacritic marks) is a Finnish word meaning "persecution" and so is not used in Finland as a name in this form.
        • Kaarlo
          • Kosti
            • Samuli
              • Eetu
                • Origin:

                  Finnish variation of Edward
                • Description:

                  Eetu is a perennial favorite in Finland, but is rarely if ever used in the States - probably because of the unfamiliar (to most people) spelling and pronunciation.
              • Aatami
                • Viljo
                  • Origin:

                    Finnish variation of William
                  • Description:

                    Inventive nickname option, but with built-in pronunciation problems.
                • 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.
                • Reku
                  • Kusti
                    • Roope
                      • 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