Finn

Finn is a boy’s name of Irish origin. As a form of the Irish Fionn, Finn means "white, “fair,” or "blessed," and harbors a connection to Irish mythology. Fionn mac Cumhaill is a legendary hunter-warrior who featured in several mythological tales. As a child, Fionn was blessed by the salmon of knowledge, which gave him the world's wisdom. Linked to intelligence and courage, who wouldn’t find inspiration in this mighty name?

Literary lovers will know this as the last name of Mark Twain’s classic character, Huckleberry Finn. The name also has Old Norse origins as a form of Finnr, where it refers to Sámi, someone from Finland. In Norse and Germanic mythology, Finnr is mentioned in the Vǫluspá and the Þulur as a dwarf associated with wisdom and smithing, adding to Finn's mystical, intellectual appeal.

While Finn is a full first name in its own right, some like to consider it a nickname. As The Bump forum member ubermoose says, "It can stand alone, or be a nickname for Finley, Finneas, and Finnian."