Finnish Names
- Helsinki
Origin:
Finnish place-nameDescription:
Though lots of obscure place-names are now on the map, it's hard to imagine this one inspiring anyone.
- Valma
- Eeva
- Kusti
- Aatu
Origin:
Finnish form of Adolph, GermanMeaning:
"noble wolf"Description:
Adolph is of course a name that is shunned by most people around the world, but Aatu is a form that feels far enough away from the original to be usable.
- Roope
- Rieti
- Maikki
Origin:
Finnish variation of MaryDescription:
An unusual name that has not ventured outside the Finnish culture.
- Mini
- Pirjo
Origin:
Diminutive of Piritta, FinnishMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.
- Riitta
- Leea
- Erkki
- Emeli
- Heikki
- Pirkko
Origin:
Diminutive of Piritta, FinnishMeaning:
"strength; exalted one"Description:
Cute and quirky nickname that stands on its own in Finland.
- Mauno
- Kaarina
- Kyösti
- Lauri