Finn

Finn is a masculine given name, a surname, and a demonym for people from Finland. The name has multiple independent origins. In Irish Gaelic, Finn derives from Fionn, meaning "fair" or "white," and is associated with the legendary warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna. In Old Norse and other Germanic sources, Finn comes from Finnr, meaning "Finn" or "Finnish person." As a result, Finn can be used independently of Finland.

The given name Finn gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century and has remained common in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia. It is often used as a stand-alone name or as a short form of longer names such as Finnegan or Finlay.

Notable people with the given name include actors Finn Wolfhard (born 2002, Canada), known for Stranger Things; Finn Balor, ring name of Irish professional wrestler Fergal Devitt; and Finn Jones, English actor known for Marvel's Iron Fist. The surname Finn is present in Ireland and Britain.

In fiction, Finn is used for several well-known characters, including Finn, a central figure in Star Wars who goes by FN-2187 and later simply Finn; and Finn the Human, the hero of the animated series Adventure Time.

See also: Fionn, Fin, Finian, Finlay, Finnish, and related terms.