Finnegan as a Male Name
Finnegan is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Finnegan for a boy get a name with a clear Irish (from surname Ó Fionnagáin) heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Finnegan means “descendant of the fair-haired one; 'little fair one'” and is of Irish (from surname Ó Fionnagáin) origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Finnigan, Finegan, Finn (short form), Fionnagán.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Finnegan across all genders, see the complete Finnegan name meaning.
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Is Finnegan a boy's name?+
Finnegan is most commonly a boy's name. It means “descendant of the fair-haired one; 'little fair one'” and is of Irish (from surname Ó Fionnagáin) origin.
What does Finnegan mean?+
Finnegan means “descendant of the fair-haired one; 'little fair one'” and originates from Irish (from surname Ó Fionnagáin).