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Fionn

Boy / Girl name · 218 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fionn: 218 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 14 births in 2022.

Rooted in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Fionn means “fair” or “white,” originally describing hair or complexion. The name is inseparable from the legendary warrior-poet Fionn mac Cumhaill (often anglicised as Finn McCool), who features prominently in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. In modern times, the name has been carried by people such as Irish actor Fionn O’Shea and Scottish athlete Fionn Ross. The Gaelic root also appears in place names like Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull and the River Finn in Ireland. While the variant Finn has become a popular standalone name in Scotland, Fionn retains a distinct, lyrical quality that honours Celtic heritage. It has consistently appeared in Scottish birth records, reflecting enduring cultural ties across the Irish Sea and within Gaelic-speaking communities.