We named our (American) son Finn. Not after Finn McCool, just because we liked it; he has no Irish blood, but his dad and I met through a shared love of Irish music, plus my husband has a Norwegian last name that's difficult to match first names with (I wasn't about to name my son Ulf.) Please settle a bet: does it mean red-haired or blond? And I understand there is also a Scandinavian connection? Can anyone shed some light? Thanks. P.S. I miss you Ireland--can't wait to get back.
2006-08-22 12:41:58 · 9 answers · asked by Leslie D 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Finn MacCool (Fionn Mac Cumhail) led the Fianna, a band of legendary warriors who supported the High King of Tara (Cormac Mac Airt) during the 4th Century. Ireland was 'conquered' (partially) by 'Vikings' (Scandanavians) in the 9th and 10th centuries.
So the stories of Finn were taken up by another 'warrior race' and used in some of the eddas and sagas.
Regards,
Tin
2006-08-22 14:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by Tin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well actually Finn in Irish Myths come from Finn Mac Cumhaill, and as far as I Know it doesn't mean blond, it's more like fair, though the correct transaltion is "white". When Finn was born her mother died, so her grandmother took care of him. She didn't knew how to name it so he grew up without a name. One day he challenged king's men into a game. They wanted to make fun of him, and noticed his hair was almost white. As they made jokes about his grandma thought it would be a nice idea so she named him Finn, "white headed". At the end Finn beated king's men anyway. Hope that helps a little.
2006-08-22 14:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by elilmare 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister just named her son Finn too, it's a lovely name. Finn was a legendary warrior of Irish mythology. Even if you're not Irish by blood, mayebe you are in soul and that is why you chose the name. But it is just a lovely sounding name for a boy in general, it may well have a scandinavian meaning too, but sorry i don't know anything about that. But you have made me curious to find out more about it too. Good luck with your new baby :)
2006-08-22 12:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by harvestmoon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finn has an Irish connection in that it is a variant of 'Fionn' meaning 'the fair' (comes from Fionn mac Cumhaill, a variation of which is Finn McCool). I'd guess that means blond! The Scandanavian connection comes from the fact that 'Finn' is an old name for someone who is 'Finnish'.
2006-08-22 12:58:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
for women: Orla, Maura, Mary, Deirdre, Caoimhe, Aislinn, Blathín, Róisín, Aoife, Aideen, Aileen, Eilish, Eileen, Niamh, Maebh, Siobhán, Fiona, Treasa, Máiréad For boys: Rory, Conor, Finbar, Dónal, Donnacha, Daithi, Aidan, Sean, Eóin, Oisín, Fionn, Diarmuid, Connbhair, Senan, Pádraig, Peadar, Tadhg, Mícháel, Malachai
2016-12-01 00:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finn or Fionn means fair one.
2006-08-22 12:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by fem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finn means 'A great swimmer'
2006-08-22 23:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by Taxedman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can mean 'fair-skinned' or 'fair-haired'. So nobody is going to win your bet ... sorry!
2006-08-22 22:17:01 · answer #8 · answered by Orla C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the name finn.... someone who doesn't eat all his cabbage and mash!!!
2006-08-23 01:16:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋