Finnish Baby Names

A pretty Kazakh name derived from Turkish ayla, meaning "moonlight". The Hawaiian name 'Ailana (with the 'okina mark) means "loving".

This nickname-name is very popular in Germany, though Lottie is still the preferred version in the US. The problem, of course, is that you'll have to put up with a lotta jokes. See?

The pronunciation is not intuitive to English speakers, who aren't used to Os said as As.

As a masculine name, Gauri is Finnish in origin and derives from Gabriel.

An attractive Scandinavian take on Helga, or a potential Helen nickname.

Cute Finnish version of Michael.

Senja is the Finnish form of Xenia as well as the Indonesian word for "dusk."

Elvi is one of those elusive names that fit in yet stand out. It's similar to currently trendy girl names such as Ellie and Evie but maintains distinction.

A rare Finnish word name with a fiery meaning.

This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."

A sweet and intuitive Finnish word name. The double U's up the quirkiness.

A punchy alternative to Pearl as it gains popularity.

Taru is both the Finnish word for "epic," making it a translation of the Swedish name Saga, and a pet form of Tarja, the Finnish form of Daria.

A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.

A cute and easily accessible Finnish nickname, although not one that is likely to become popular in America now that Hannah and co are on the decline.

Armas is an antiquated Finnish word with a loving meaning and a straightforward spelling and pronunciation. A rare name with potential.

This common name in Finland, which is also a diminutive for Jan in Sweden, might feel a bit feminine in the English-speaking world, too close to girls' names Jan and Jane.

Cosmo's Finnish cousin.