Finn

Finn comes from Irish Fionn meaning "white, fair, bright" — the same root that gives us Fionn mac Cumhaill, the legendary Irish hero of the Fenian Cycle, renowned for his wisdom and courage. In Old Norse, Finn simply referred to a person from Finland. Either origin gives the name a Nordic-Celtic quality: clean, clear, and associated with something bright and capable.

Finn holds the #106 spot among US pet names, with nearly 970 companions sharing it. The name has been on a remarkable rise in both human and pet naming over the past decade, driven by its clean sound and its literary associations. Finn suits companions who are lively and intelligent, those with a quick, bright quality in their movements and responses. It is a name that works especially well for fair-coated or light-colored companions, though its sound alone carries more than enough appeal for any companion.