Finnish Baby Names for Girls

This sweet and straightforward Finnish name could be an ideal choice for a daughter born at night.

Sisko is the Finnish word for "sister." It was most popular in Finland from the 1930s-1970s.

Saima derives from Saimaa, the name of Finland's largest lake. It was also the name of a 19th-century Finnish nationalist newspaper.

Euli is a nickname for Eulaalia, the Finnish variation of the Greek name Eulalia.

For an American girl, the double "I" might be a problem as a child, but an attention-getting talking point as an adult.

Finnish variation of Helena

An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.

Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.

Immi is a Finnish name, seen as a variation of both Imma — the Low German version of Emma — and the Finnish name Impi.

A soft form of Keziah used in Nordic countries, predominantly Norway.

The pronunciation may not be intuitive to English speakers, but this Finnish nature name is a top choice in its country of origin. Pihla derives from pihlaja, the Finnish word for the rowan tree.

A rare Finnish name for Christmas babies.

Heddi ultimately derives from Hedvig, which may not appeal to many American parents as a full form.

Matleena is a contraction of Magdaleena, the Finnish variation of the biblical Magdalene.

A pretty and unusual spin on Maria.

A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, but more often for girls. It is usually found in the middle spot.

In Finland, many pet forms of names end in U, such as Elsu, a nickname for Elsa.

Juliana variant heard in various European countries.

Sweeter and less serious than its parent name, Ilma.