What is the origin of the name Finnigan?

Finnigan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Finnigan?

Finnigan is currently ranked #2796 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Finnigan?

Finnigan is pronounced FIN-ih-gun.

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Finnigan

FIN-ih-gun

Popularity

#2796

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,302

Peak Year

#103 in 2016

First Recorded

1999

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish surname meaning "fair-haired".

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Finn Finny Gannon

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Finn Finny Gannon

Spelling Variations

Finnegan

Similar Names

Sullivan Declan Ronan Liam

Personality Traits

FriendlyCharmingIntelligentSocial

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