Finnish Baby Names & Their Meanings
Explore beautiful Finnish baby names for girls, boys and unisex names, from distinctly Finnish nature names and traditional favourites to modern names loved across Finland today. Browse meanings, pronunciation guidance and names inspired by snow, forests, light, happiness and Finnish heritage.
Beautiful Finnish Names to Consider
Aino
A quintessentially Finnish name traditionally interpreted as “the only one”.
Lumi
A beautiful Finnish nature name meaning snow.
Helmi
A warm and elegant Finnish name meaning pearl.
Eino
A traditional Finnish boy's name and a current favourite in Finland.
Onni
A cheerful Finnish name meaning happiness or luck.
Otso
A strong Finnish nature name meaning bear.
Popular Baby Names in Finland
Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency publishes official annual baby-name rankings separately for Finnish-speaking and Swedish-speaking children.
Finnish-speaking Girls
- 1. Olivia
- 2. Linnea
- 3. Aino
- 4. Viola
- 5. Aava
Finnish-speaking Boys
- 1. Eino
- 2. Leo
- 3. Elias
- 4. Väinö
- 5. Oliver
Source: Digital and Population Data Services Agency — official Finnish baby-name release ↗
Understanding Finnish Baby Names
Finnish-speaking and Swedish-speaking traditions
Finland has two national languages, Finnish and Swedish. This creates two overlapping but distinct naming traditions, and official annual rankings are published separately for Finnish-speaking and Swedish-speaking children.
Nature plays a big role
Finnish names often draw directly from the natural world. Lumi means snow, Suvi means summer, Tuuli means wind, Meri means sea, Pihla means rowan tree and Hilla means cloudberry.
Ä and Ö
Finnish uses the letters Ä and Ö as separate letters of the alphabet. Names such as Väinö retain these characters in their traditional spelling.
Finnish cultural tradition
Aino, Ilmari, Väinö and Tapio have strong associations with Finnish cultural and mythological tradition, while Aatos, Onni and Toivo carry direct Finnish word meanings.
Browse Finnish Baby Names
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Aada
GirlPronunciation: AH-dah
Noble or adorned
Aava
GirlPronunciation: AH-vah
Open, spacious
Aino
GirlPronunciation: EYE-no
The only one
Alisa
GirlPronunciation: AH-lee-sah
Noble
Alma
GirlPronunciation: AHL-mah
Nourishing or kind
Anni
GirlPronunciation: AHN-nee
Grace
Aurora
GirlPronunciation: ow-ROH-rah
Dawn
Eeva
GirlPronunciation: EH-vah
Life
Eevi
GirlPronunciation: EH-vee
Life
Elli
GirlPronunciation: EL-lee
Light
Elina
GirlPronunciation: EH-lee-nah
Bright or shining
Emilia
GirlPronunciation: eh-MEE-lee-ah
Eager or striving
Emma
GirlPronunciation: EM-mah
Whole or universal
Helmi
GirlPronunciation: HEL-mee
Pearl
Hertta
GirlPronunciation: HER-tah
Heart; affectionate
Hilla
GirlPronunciation: HIL-lah
Cloudberry
Iida
GirlPronunciation: EE-dah
Hardworking
Ilona
GirlPronunciation: EE-loh-nah
Joy
Inari
GirlPronunciation: EE-nah-ree
From Inari in Lapland
Kaisa
GirlPronunciation: KAI-sah
Pure
Kerttu
GirlPronunciation: KER-too
Spear of strength
Kirsi
GirlPronunciation: KEER-see
Cherry
Leena
GirlPronunciation: LEH-nah
Light
Lempi
GirlPronunciation: LEM-pee
Love
Lilja
GirlPronunciation: LIL-yah
Lily
Linnea
GirlPronunciation: lin-NAY-ah
Twinflower
Lumi
GirlPronunciation: LOO-mee
Snow
Marja
GirlPronunciation: MAR-yah
Berry
Meri
GirlPronunciation: MEH-ree
Sea
Milla
GirlPronunciation: MIL-lah
Gracious or dear
Noora
GirlPronunciation: NOO-rah
Light
Olivia
GirlPronunciation: oh-LEE-vee-ah
Olive tree
Oona
GirlPronunciation: OH-nah
One or lamb in related traditions
Pihla
GirlPronunciation: PIH-lah
Rowan tree
Pinja
GirlPronunciation: PIN-yah
Pine tree
Saana
GirlPronunciation: SAH-nah
Associated with Saana fell
Salla
GirlPronunciation: SAL-lah
Associated with Salla in Lapland
Sanni
GirlPronunciation: SAN-nee
Lily or grace
Satu
GirlPronunciation: SAH-too
Fairy tale
Siiri
GirlPronunciation: SEE-ree
Beautiful victory
Sofia
GirlPronunciation: SOH-fee-ah
Wisdom
Suvi
GirlPronunciation: SOO-vee
Summer
Tuuli
GirlPronunciation: TOO-lee
Wind
Venla
GirlPronunciation: VEN-lah
Traditional Finnish literary name
Viola
GirlPronunciation: vee-OH-lah
Violet flower
Vilja
GirlPronunciation: VIL-yah
Grain
Vilma
GirlPronunciation: VIL-mah
Resolute protector
Aapo
BoyPronunciation: AH-poh
Father of many
Aarne
BoyPronunciation: AHR-neh
Eagle
Aaro
BoyPronunciation: AH-roh
Exalted
Aatos
BoyPronunciation: AH-tos
Thought or idea
Aleksi
BoyPronunciation: AH-lek-see
Defender of humankind
Antero
BoyPronunciation: AHN-teh-roh
Brave or manly
Arto
BoyPronunciation: AR-toh
Bear-like or noble
Eeli
BoyPronunciation: EH-lee
My God is Yahweh
Eero
BoyPronunciation: EH-roh
Eternal ruler
Eino
BoyPronunciation: AY-noh
One or only
Elias
BoyPronunciation: eh-LEE-ahs
My God is Yahweh
Emil
BoyPronunciation: EH-meel
Eager or striving
Erkki
BoyPronunciation: EHRK-kee
Eternal ruler
Heikki
BoyPronunciation: HAYK-kee
Home ruler
Ilari
BoyPronunciation: EE-lah-ree
Cheerful
Ilmari
BoyPronunciation: IL-mah-ree
Air or sky; traditional mythic name
Jaakko
BoyPronunciation: YAHK-koh
Supplanter
Jari
BoyPronunciation: YAH-ree
Warrior in related traditions
Joel
BoyPronunciation: YO-el
The Lord is God
Joonas
BoyPronunciation: YOH-nahs
Dove
Juho
BoyPronunciation: YOO-hoh
God is gracious
Juhani
BoyPronunciation: YOO-hah-nee
God is gracious
Kalevi
BoyPronunciation: KAH-leh-vee
Heroic traditional Finnish name
Kasper
BoyPronunciation: KAS-per
Treasurer
Lauri
BoyPronunciation: LOW-ree
Laurel
Leo
BoyPronunciation: LEH-oh
Lion
Matias
BoyPronunciation: MAH-tee-ahs
Gift of God
Matti
BoyPronunciation: MAT-tee
Gift of God
Mikael
BoyPronunciation: MEE-kah-el
Who is like God?
Mikko
BoyPronunciation: MIK-koh
Who is like God?
Niilo
BoyPronunciation: NEE-loh
Victory of the people
Nooa
BoyPronunciation: NOH-ah
Rest or comfort
Oiva
BoyPronunciation: OY-vah
Excellent or splendid
Oliver
BoyPronunciation: OH-lee-ver
Olive tree
Onni
BoyPronunciation: ON-nee
Happiness or luck
Otso
BoyPronunciation: OT-soh
Bear
Paavo
BoyPronunciation: PAH-voh
Humble
Pekka
BoyPronunciation: PEK-kah
Rock
Rasmus
BoyPronunciation: RAS-moos
Beloved
Sakari
BoyPronunciation: SAH-kah-ree
God has remembered
Samu
BoyPronunciation: SAH-moo
God has heard
Tapani
BoyPronunciation: TAH-pah-nee
Crown
Tapio
BoyPronunciation: TAH-pee-oh
Forest spirit in Finnish mythology
Teemu
BoyPronunciation: TEH-moo
Honouring God
Toivo
BoyPronunciation: TOY-voh
Hope
Tuomas
BoyPronunciation: TOO-oh-mahs
Twin
Valo
BoyPronunciation: VAH-loh
Light
Veeti
BoyPronunciation: VEH-tee
Peaceful ruler
Vilho
BoyPronunciation: VIL-hoh
Resolute protector
Ville
BoyPronunciation: VIL-leh
Resolute protector
Väinö
BoyPronunciation: VAI-noh
Traditional Finnish mythic name
Kai
UnisexPronunciation: KAI
Rejoice or earth in varied traditions
Miska
UnisexPronunciation: MIS-kah
Who is like God?
Sasu
UnisexPronunciation: SAH-soo
Short Finnish form
Finnish Baby Name FAQs
What were the most popular Finnish-speaking baby names in Finland in 2025?
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency reported Olivia as the most popular first forename for Finnish-speaking girls and Eino for Finnish-speaking boys born in Finland in 2025. The next names were Linnea, Aino, Viola and Aava for girls, and Leo, Elias, Väinö and Oliver for boys.
Does Finland have both Finnish and Swedish baby-name traditions?
Yes. Finland has Finnish and Swedish as national languages, and official baby-name rankings are published separately for Finnish-speaking and Swedish-speaking children.
Do Finnish names use special letters?
Yes. Finnish uses the letters Ä and Ö, and names such as Väinö contain these characters. Swedish-language names used in Finland may also include Å.
What are some distinctly Finnish baby names?
Examples include Aino, Aava, Helmi, Hilla, Lumi, Pihla, Suvi and Tuuli for girls, and Aatos, Eero, Eino, Ilmari, Oiva, Onni, Otso, Toivo and Väinö for boys.
How many first names can a child have in Finland?
According to the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, a child can be given one to four forenames. The child's names and mother tongue should be notified within three months of birth.
Can Cotton Cuddles personalise Finnish baby names?
Yes. Cotton Cuddles can personalise selected blankets, hooded towels, plaques and gift sets with many Finnish names. For names containing Ä, Ö or Å, check that your chosen font or personalisation method supports the character before ordering.
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Finnish Baby Name Statistics & Naming Information
Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) operates Finland's official Name Service, which contains forename and surname data from the Population Information System, with records extending from the 1800s to the present.
Explore the official Finnish Name Statistics service →
The DVV also publishes annual statistics for children born in Finland, separated by Finnish-speaking, Swedish-speaking and other-language groups.
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