Finnish Baby Names

Finnish Baby Names

Finnish baby names are a delightful blend of nature, mythology, and cultural heritage, reflecting the enchanting landscapes and rich traditions of Finland. With their melodic sounds and unique meanings, names like Aino (meaning “the only one”) and Lauri (derived from laurel) capture the essence of Finnish identity.

Aatos

Finnish, “thought.”

Aatu

Finnish, “forest, bear.”

Aila

Finnish, “bringer of light.”

Aili

Finnish, Sami, and Estonian, “holy, or blessed.” 

Aina

Finnish, “she who fights with the sword, forever.”

Aino

Finnish, “the only one.” 

Aira

American, “wind.”

Airi

Finnish, “messenger, herald.”

Alula

Arabic, “the first leap.”

Amma

Norse, African “grandmother, born on Saturday.”

Annikki

Finnish, “bitter, little Anna.”

Antero

Finnish, “forest, goes before.” 

Armo

Finnish, “mercy, grace.”

Arto

Celtic, “bear; rock, Thor’s eagle.”

Arvo

Finnish and Estonian, “value, worth.”

Aulis

Finnish, “helpful, generous, luck.”

Aune

Finnish, “pure or holy, abundance.”

Aura

Latin, “glowing light.”

Eero

Finnish, “eternal ruler.”

Eeva

Finnish and Estonian, “life.”

Eevi

Finnish, “life.”

Eija

Finnish, “happiness.”

Eini

Finnish, “home ruler, to sing.”

Eino

Finnish and Estonian, “home-ruler, only.”

Elea

Finnish, “bright and shining light.” 

Eliina

Finnish, “light or bright.”

Enni

Finnish, “who fights with the sword, keeper of the hearth.” 

Ensio

Finnish, “first.” 

Erja

Finnish, “peace, tranquility, harmony, farmer, snowy place.”

Erno

Finnish, Germanic, “serious, eagle strong.”

Esko

Finnish, “helmet of the gods.”

Essi

Finnish, “star.”

Esteri

Finnish, “star-like.”

Fenno

Finnish tribe name and language.

Fiia

Finnish, “a flickering fire.”

Hannele

Finnish, “God is gracious.” 

Hannu

Finnish, “gracious.”

Heli

Finnish and Estonian, “light or bright.”

Helka

Finnish, “holy, blessed, pearl.”

Hellä

Finnish, “gentle, tender.”

Helmi

Finnish and Estonian, “pearl or bead.”

Henna

Finnish, “home-ruler.” 

Hilla

Finnish, “cloudberry.”

Hilma

Finnish, German, Swedish, and Scandinavian, “protective helmet, famous in battle.”

Ilma

Finnish, “air, space, weather.” 

Ilmarinen

Finnish and Scandinavian, “immortal smith, air.”

Ilmi

Finnish, “space, weather, phenomenon.”

Ilona

Hungarian, Finnish, and Slavic, “light or torch, joy or delight.”

Ilta

Finnish and Scandinavian, “evening.”

Inkeri

Finnish, “beautiful goddess, Ing’s rider.”

Jaakko

Finnish, “supplanter.”

Jalo

Finnish, “noble, gracious.”

Jari

Finnish, “God will raise up; God will set free, reason.” 

Jarmo

Finnish, “God will uplift, lake.”

Jouko

Finnish, “tall or white swan, crowd.”

Juhani

Finnish and Scandinavian, “God Is Gracious.”

Juho

Finnish and Estonian, “God Is Gracious.”

Juna

Latin and Finnish “June, train.”

Jyri

Finnish, “farmer.”

Kaija

Finnish, “chaste, pure, or sweet girl.”

Kaisa

Finnish and Estonian, “pure.”

Kalle

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Kalma

Finnish mythology name.

Katri

Finnish, “pure.”

Kauko

Finnish, “far away, remote.”

Kielo

Finnish, “lily of the valley.”

Kirsi

Finnish, “frost or cherry or a Christian.”

Launo

Finnish, “victory of the people.”

Lumi

Finnish, “snow.”

Mainio

Finnish, “wonderful, excellent.”

Malin

Scandinavian, Finnish, and Swedish, “high tower or woman of Magdela.”

Marja

Slavic, Finnish, “wished-for child”, “bitter,” or “berry.”

Marjukka

Finnish, “of the sea or bitter or berry.” 

Matleena

Finnish, “woman of Magdala.”

Mauno

Finnish, “greatness.”

Merja

Finnish, “berry, sea.”

Mika

Japanese, “beautiful fragrance .”

Milja

Finnish, “rival, gracious.”

Minea

Finnish, “gentle” or “tender.”

Neea

Finnish, “lime tree.” 

Niilo

Finnish, “people’s triumph.”

Olavi

Finnish, “ancestor.”

Olen

Norse, “relic.”

Otso

Finnish, “bear.”

Pertti

Finnish, “bright fame, rock , stone.”

Petteri

Finnish, “stone, rock.” 

Pyry

Finnish, “snowstorm.”

Raimo

Finnish, “wise protection.”

Rauha

Finnish, “peace.”

Reeta

Finnish, “pearl.”

Reijo

Finnish, “vigilant, watchful.” 

Reino

Finnish, “advice and rule.”

Reko

Finnish, Japanese, “grateful” or “respectful.”

Riika

Finnish, “peaceful ruler.” 

Saana

Finnish, “mountain on Finland’s hand, light.”