Finnish Baby Names

  1. Evena
    • Origin:

      Finnish feminization of Even, Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "gift; winner"
    • Description:

      A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
  2. Pilvi
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Description:

      A sweet Finnish nature name, meaning "cloud".
  3. Erno
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Ernest, English from German
    • Meaning:

      "serious, resolute"
    • Description:

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

      Diminutive of Eulaalia, Finnish from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sweetly speaking"
    • Description:

      Euli is a nickname for Eulaalia, the Finnish variation of the Greek name Eulalia.
  5. Pekka
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Peter, English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rock"
    • Description:

      The Finnish form of Peter was most common in its culture of origin in the 1950s and '60s.
  6. Kauno
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"
    • Description:

      Kauno was derived from the Finnish word kaunis, meaning "beautiful."
  7. Ilta
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "evening"
    • Description:

      This sweet and straightforward Finnish name could be an ideal choice for a daughter born at night.
  8. Eeva
    • Iida
      • Origin:

        Finnish form of Ida
      • Meaning:

        "industrious one"
      • Description:

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

        Finnish variation of Mary
      • Description:

        An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
    • Jarmo
      • Origin:

        Finnish variation of Jeremiah, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "appointed by God"
      • Description:

        An intriguing Finnish choice that is entirely unknown in the US.
    • Jaana
      • Kesia
        • Origin:

          Nordic variation of Keziah, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "cassia tree"
        • Description:

          A soft form of Keziah used in Nordic countries, predominantly Norway.
      • Heddi
        • Origin:

          Variation of Hedda. Scandinavian from German
        • Meaning:

          "war"
        • Description:

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

          Finnish
        • Meaning:

          "rowan tree"
        • Description:

          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.
      • Launo
        • Origin:

          Finnish diminutive of Klaus, Nordic and German
        • Meaning:

          "people of victory"
        • Description:

          This Finnish nickname for Klaus could stand independently on birth certificates.
      • Joonas
        • Seppo
          • Origin:

            Finnish variation on Sebastian, Latin
          • Meaning:

            "person from the ancient city of Sebastia"
          • Description:

            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."
        • Ilmi
          • Origin:

            Variation of Ilma, Finnish
          • Meaning:

            "air"
          • Description:

            Sweeter and less serious than its parent name, Ilma.
        • Pentti
          • Origin:

            Finnish variation of Benedict, Latin
          • Meaning:

            "blessed"
          • Description:

            A quirky international translation of Benedict.