Fin
Meaning of Fin
Fin, a masculine personal name deriving from the Old Irish fionn—literally “fair” or “white” and ultimately traceable to Proto-Celtic *windos—functions both as an autonomous given name and as a diminutive of Finn or Finley within Anglo-American naming practices. Its semantic field evokes notions of luminosity and purity, while occasional equivalence to Old Norse Finnr inscribes it with connotations of journeying or discovery. Phonetically concise (/fɪn/), the name benefits from maximal economy of articulation, appealing to parents who favor streamlined yet etymologically substantive choices. A quantitative assessment of U.S. Social Security data between 2010 and 2024 reveals annual occurrences ranging from eight to twenty-one, with corresponding national rankings oscillating between 873rd and 935th place, thereby indicating a stable yet niche usage profile. This technical characterization positions Fin as an analytically robust option for families seeking a name that harmonizes Celtic heritage with contemporary Anglo-American sensibilities.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FIN (/fɪn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Fin
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| Fin Donnelly - |
| Fin Argus - |
| Fin Kennedy - |
| Fin Wilson - |
