Finnish Baby Names

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

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

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

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

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 sweet Finnish nature name, meaning "cloud".

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

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

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

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

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

A quirky international translation of Benedict.

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

Sweeter and less serious than its parent name, Ilma.

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."