Finnish Baby Names for Boys

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

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

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

An upbeat and accessible form of Maurice.

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.

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

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

A cool Finnish name with a lovely sound and meaning.

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

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

Much less intimidating than the formal form, Aaprahami.

A quirky international translation of Benedict.

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."