Finnegan
Gender: Boy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little fair one
Popularity: #492
Finnegan Meaning and Origin
The name Finnegan is a boy’s name meaning “little fair one” and is of Irish origin. Finnegan is an Irish surname that originated from the Gaelic name “Ó Fionnagáin,” meaning “son of Fionnagán.” Fionnagán is derived from the Gaelic words “fionn,” meaning “fair-haired,” and “ágán,” meaning “little.” In Irish mythology, Finnegan is also associated with the character of Finn MacCool, a legendary warrior and leader of the Fianna, a group of Irish warriors in the third century. The story of Finnegan has been popularized in the traditional Irish folk song “Finnegan’s Wake,” which tells the tale of a man who falls off a ladder, dies, and is later revived during his wake. Today, Finnegan is a relatively uncommon given name for boys, but it has gained popularity in recent years as a surname used as a first name. It is also occasionally used as a given name for girls.
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