197 Finnish Boy Names From The Nordic Country

From the land of a thousand lakes and northern lights come these Nordic names.

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Finnish boy names have grown in popularity over the years. The masculine name Initially, Finnish boy names were not only Finnish in origin, but the nation’s history had a big role to play. With the ever-growing Finnish nationalism in the 1900s, names that were originally Swedish or of any foreign origin were converted into Finnish names. Finnish names have also begun to have a global appeal, and Leo, a Finnish name, was most popular in Finland in the year 2021 and ranked as the 22nd most popular name in the US in 2022 (1).

During the 16th century, the majority of Finnish families started naming their children after Catholic saints or were given Christian names. In modern times, the Act on Forenames and Surnames of 2017 states that Finnish citizens must have at least one given name, with four being the maximum number of surnames. The law also states that the parents of newborn babies should register their child’s name within three months after being born. Some rules laid down by the Finnish government when it comes to picking a name include not choosing a name that is deemed offensive, insulting, that may cause future harm to the baby, or a name that does not fit the bill of a given name. The names should also follow the naming practices of the land, should be of the same gender, and is not like a surname or a last name (2).

According to the naming traditions, the first son inherits his paternal grandfather’s name, and the second son is named after his maternal grandfather. Similar rules apply to the daughters in the family. It is also not uncommon for the names of deceased siblings to pass down to the next child. The only rule is that the next child should also be of the same sex. Below we have compiled a list of masculine Finnish baby names for you to choose from. Have a look at our post and choose the name you think would suit your baby best.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Aaron	Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Joel	Boy	Yahweh is god
Hugo	Boy	Mind; Spirit; Thought
Eliel	Boy	My God is God
Kristian	Boy	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Jeremias	Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Mikael	Boy	Who is like God
Kaius	Boy	To rejoice

Markus	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Justus	Boy	Fair; Just; Upright
Henri	Boy	Home ruler
Viktor	Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Oskar	Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Karl	Boy	Freeman; Manly; Army; Warrior
Toni	Unisex	Beautiful; Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Marko	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Kasper	Boy	Treasurer; Holder of treasure
Klaus	Boy	Victory of the people

Laine	Boy	Wave; Torch
Filip	Boy	Friend of horses
Miko	Boy	Who is like God
Mikko	Boy	Who is like God
Esa	Boy	Yahweh is salvation; God is my salvation
Herman	Boy	Soldier; Army man
Leevi	Boy	One who is attached
Ramy	Boy	Archer; Shooter; Thrower; Counsel's protection; High father
Edvin	Boy	Rich friend
Tomi	Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful

Konstantin	Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Eero	Boy	Eternal ruler
Niklas	Boy	Victory of the people
Hari	Boy	Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Hindu god Vishnu; Lion; Horse; Monkey; To shine; Ruler of the home; High
Riku	Boy	Powerful ruler; Mighty king; Land
Yishai	Boy	Gift
Sakari	Boy	Yahweh remembers
Kalev	Boy	The land of Kalevi; Dog
Rodger	Boy	Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame
Taavi	Boy	Beloved; Dear; Uncle

Frederik	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Aro	Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Warrior lion; Wet meadow
Rasmus	Boy	Beloved
Jaan	Boy	God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
Kaj	Boy	Earth; Rejoice; Victory of the people
Lenni	Unisex	Brave as a lion
Aari	Boy	Mountain of strength
Tommi	Unisex	Twin
Patrik	Boy	A noble patrician
Arvo	Boy	Value; Worth

Haron	Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted
Jori	Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent
Onni	Boy	Luck; Cheerfulness; Pleasure
Ville	Boy	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Aleksi	Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Joakim	Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Taseen	Boy	To come; To improve
Alvar	Boy	Elf warrior
Matti	Girl	God's gift
Maylea	Boy	Graceful; Imaginative

Anani	Boy	Cloud; Yahweh is gracious
Elmo	Boy	Beloved; Helmet; Protection
Esko	Boy	Cauldron or helmet of God
Frans	Boy	Frenchman; Freeman
Ale	Boy	Defender of the people; High; Exalted; Noble
Ailo	Unisex	God; Game; Sport; Magic
Hannes	Boy	God is gracious
Jere	Boy	God will exalt
Janus	Boy	Gateway; Archway; Gate to heaven; God is gracious
Jorn	Boy	Farmer

Jiri	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Heli	Boy	Ascending; Climbing up; Shining; Moon; Sound
Ossian	Boy	Fawn; a trusted and happy individual
Reino	Boy	Advice; Counsel; Decision; Authority
Reko	Boy	A person who is very watchful and careful
Eera	Boy	Ever ruler; Eternal ruler
Nakari	Unisex	Man
Isma	Unisex	God will hear
Matias	Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Max	Boy	The greatest

Otto	Boy	Fortune; Prosperity; Glorious wealth
Ahti	Boy	The sea; Name of an Egyptian God
Aimo	Boy	Generous amount; Fair-sized; Proper; Good
Ake	Boy	Helper; Defender; Bright; Pure; Holy; Genuine
Aksa	Boy	Anklet; Bangle; Farthest
Anselmi	Boy	Protected by God; A variant of name Ansel
Are	Boy	Eagle
Armas	Boy	Beloved; Weapon; Maker of arms or a soldier
Arsi	Boy	Virile
Arto	Boy	Stone; Bear; Thor; The eagle; A variant of the name Arthur

Artturi	Boy	Stone; Bear; Thor; The eagle; A variant of the name Arthur
Arvi	Boy	Eagle tree
Atto	Boy	Goddess of Irrationality
Auli	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Short form of Aulikki
Hannu	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Helge	Boy	Holy; Blessed
Kalva	Boy	Heroine; A variant of Kalwa
Lasse	Boy	Laurel; From Laurentum
Martti	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Like Mars; War Like
Oja	Boy	Brook; Creek; Stream; Ditch

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Finnish boy names have crossed boundaries and are considered a popular choice for boys in different parts of the world. Many Finnish names are the result of the nationalist movement of the 1900s. If you are planning to give your child a Finnish name, keep in mind the laws and regulations set by the Act on Forenames and Surnames of 2017. Family members can also inherit Finnish names, often tracing back through generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Finnish name means protector?

Eetu, Jalmari, and Rami are Finnish boy names that mean “protector.” The masculine name Raimo means “wise protector.”

2. What name means hope in Finnish?

Toivo is a popular Finnish boy name that means “hope.”

3. What Finnish boy name means gift?

Jesse is a Finnish masculine form of the Hebrew name Yishai meaning “gift.” The name Jesse was borne by the father of King David in the Old Testament. Lahja is a Finnish feminine name that means “gift.”

4. What Finnish name means happy?

The Finnish name Ilona, a possible Hungarian derivative of Helen, is associated with joy and happiness from the root word ilo, meaning “joy.”

5. What Finnish name means love?

The Finnish name Lempi denotes the meaning of “love.”

Infographic: Fantastic Finnish Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Finnish baby names have made their mark in other parts beyond Finland. These names have gained popularity across various continents due to their charming sound and unique spellings. So, are you looking for a Finnish name for your son? Check out the infographic below as we present such names, along with their meanings.

finnish names for your feisty little son (infographic)

References

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Popularity of name Leo.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
First and Surname Act.
https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/ajantasa/2017/20170946

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