Finn
Finn has distinct name histories. One is an Old Irish form and an Anglicized spelling associated with Fionn. Another comes from Old Norse Finnr, a historical designation for a Sami person or someone from Finland. These entries should not be merged into one universal translation.
- Meaning
- A single literal meaning has not been established. See the name-history notes above.
- Name or word origin
- Irish and Old Norse name histories
Sources and meaning notes
Separate Irish and Scandinavian entries are cited. A single literal meaning is left unassigned for this unqualified spelling.
- Behind the Name: Finn (1) The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
- Behind the Name: Finn (2) The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
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Catalog grouping: Male. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #45 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
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