Fintan
Fintan is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin that remains in use in Ireland and among Irish communities abroad. In Irish, the traditional form is Fiontán, while Fintán is the common anglicized version. The name appears in both mythic and early Christian contexts and has persisted into modern times.
In Irish mythology, Fintan mac Buadáin (often rendered Fintán mac Buadáin) is a legendary figure said to
Several early Irish saints bore the name. St. Fintán of Clonenagh, also known as Munnu, founded a
In contemporary use, Fintan is a familiar given name in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora. Notable