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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Little fair, white, or blessed one

Finnian is a masculine name of Irish origin. A diminutive of the Irish and Celtic Fionn, this name means "little fair one," “little white one,” or “little blessed one.” Saint Finnian was an early monastic saint who founded Clonard Abbey in County Meath, Ireland. He dedicated much of his life to education and is known as the "Master of the Saints of Ireland." If you want to honor your faith or celebrate baby's natural features, a name like Finnian has you covered.