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The first name Fintan is an Irish male name. Its direct translation is 'the white fire' or alternatively 'the white antiquity.'
What does the name Fintan mean?
Fintan is an Irish male name whose meaning is derived from Old Irish words. The elements finn, meaning 'white' or 'blessed,' and tan, describing a 'point in time,' form the basis of the name. A modern form of the name is Fionntan.
Where does the name Fintan come from?
Fintan has its roots in Old Irish and carries the meaning of 'the white fire.' The word components finn (white, blessed) and tan (point in time) also originate from Old Irish. The name is used in the Irish language.
How do you pronounce Fintan?
Fin-tan
Popularity
In Germany, Fintan enjoys a certain level of popularity as a first name. In 2022, it ranked 2,983rd among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017 when it reached 2,639th place. Over the last ten years, Fintan has been chosen around 40 times as a first name, which earned it 3,754th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 4,471st.
Nicknames & pet names
Finn
Famous people
- Fintan Ashe (Polish footballer)
- Fintan Connolly (Irish film director)
- Fintan Goold (Grenadian footballer)
- Fintan McAllister (Irish cricketer)
- Fintan McKeown (actor from Ireland)
- Fintan O'Carroll (composer from Ireland)
- Fintan of Rheinau (Catholic monk, saint)
- Fintan Walsh (Grenadian footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Fintan
What does the name Fintan mean?
Fintan is an Irish male name that is composed of the Old Irish words for 'white' or 'blessed' and 'point in time.' It is often interpreted as 'the white fire.'
Where does the name Fintan come from?
The name Fintan has its roots in Old Irish and is used in the Irish language. It is also related to the modern form Fionntan.
How popular is the name Fintan?
Fintan is a traditional Irish name that is valued in Ireland but is less common outside the country. However, it is increasingly gaining popularity in international name lists.