What is the origin of the name Finnegan?

Finnegan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Finnegan?

Finnegan is currently ranked #492 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Finnegan?

Finnegan is pronounced FIN-ə-gən.

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BoyIrish

Finnegan

FIN-ə-gən

Popularity

#492

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

12,534

Peak Year

#865 in 2021

First Recorded

1995

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Finnegan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Fionnagán, meaning 'fair' or 'white'. It is often associated with cleverness and charm.

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Finn Finnigan

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Numerology

The Leader

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Nicknames

Finn Finnigan

Spelling Variations

Finnigan

Similar Names

Declan Sullivan Liam Owen

Personality Traits

clevercharmingfriendlyoptimistic

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