Finnish Baby Names for Boys

An upbeat and accessible form of Maurice.

The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.

A lively and charming nickname for Christopher — more modern than Chris.

A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, usually in the middle spot.

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.

The Finnish form of Joseph, sometimes used as a nickname for Juuseppi.

Cooler than Ernest and less Muppet-like than Ernie, the Finnish Erno may be the best way to honor someone with an Ern- name.

A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.

The Finnish form of Peter was most common in its culture of origin in the 1950s and '60s.

Kauno was derived from the Finnish word kaunis, meaning "beautiful."

Much less intimidating than the formal form, Aaprahami.

A Gen X name in the Nordic region from which it hails.

An intriguing Finnish choice that is entirely unknown in the US.

A cool Finnish name with a lovely sound and meaning.

This Finnish nickname for Klaus could stand independently on birth certificates.

Seppo has two separate Finnish origins. The first is as a nickname for Sebastian, a name used widely across Europe. The second version is derived from the Finnish word seppä, meaning "smith."