Finn
“descendant of Fionn, 'fair'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Finn an Irish name?
Finn is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Finn.
What does the surname Finn mean?
Finn (Irish: Ó Finn) means “descendant of Fionn, 'fair'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Finn from?
The historic homeland of the Finn name is Sligo, Monaghan, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Finn?
Ó Finn. Related spellings: O'Finn, Fynn.
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