Finnishname

Finnishname is a term used informally to refer to a personal name of Finnish origin or, more broadly, to the naming conventions used in Finland. It is not a formal linguistic category in itself, but appears in discussions of onomastics, language guides, and data sets as a neutral label for Finnish names.

In the Finnish naming system, a person’s full name typically consists of one or more given names (etunimet) followed by a family name (sukunimi). Most Finns have one or two given names, and it is common to include one or more middle names. Surnames are inherited and can reflect historical occupations, places, or characteristics. Finnish surnames frequently end with -nen, which is a hallmark of many family names, while other common suffixes include -la, -mäki, -koski, and various place-based forms. Swedish influence is visible in both given names and surnames due to Finland’s bilingual heritage. The orthography of Finnish names uses the standard Finnish alphabet, including letters such as ä and ö, and the stress is typically on the first syllable.

Legal and administrative aspects of Finnish names emphasize clarity and stability. In official contexts, names are registered with authorities, and changes to given names or family names are subject to procedures. Finland generally supports flexible naming practices, allowing multiple given names and, in many cases, adapted forms for international use, while maintaining cultural and linguistic norms.

Common examples of Finnish names include Aino Koskinen and Matti Korhonen. In international contexts, Finnishname may be transliterated or adapted to fit local conventions, but the core structure of given names followed by a family name remains standard.