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Boys named Finn

116 replies

Panda368 · 19/06/2018 12:11

I'm having a disagreement with boyfriend about how common the name Finn actually is - he seems to think it is really common and this is a reason to discount it.

This is the only name both of us quite like other than Leo which we can't use as it would sound a bit ridiculous paired with very near aged cousin Theo. (also too many Leo's about I think)

How many Finns do you know? I've met 2 in my life ever. Are there really loads of Baby Finns being popped out in 2018?

Any other boy name suggestions welcome, surname isn't 100% settled but will begin with either V or A.

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justaweeone · 19/06/2018 22:33

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My 'Finlay'
was very blonde for a while when he was younger as was his sister
He is 15 now and dark haired as she is as well

chocolatebananasmoothie · 19/06/2018 22:22

I know two human boys, plus my own dear dog x

PinkCherryBlossomTree · 19/06/2018 22:15

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mzsink · 19/06/2018 22:10

Our rabbit is Finn Halo

TheOnlyAletheia · 19/06/2018 22:05

Oh, we’re in East Anglia.

TheOnlyAletheia · 19/06/2018 22:04

I have a 14 year old Finn and he is the only one I have ever met.

cmcc22 · 19/06/2018 21:56

I have a Findlay. He is 13 - we are Scottish. When we named him we fully expected to shorten his name and call him Fin, but he really is a Findlay - although his friends call him Fin now.

Fadingmemory · 19/06/2018 21:26

I know one Finn who is 15. Finn is in the top 100 names for both England and Wales & Scotland but nowhere near the top 10. Finn was 25th in Scotland. See graph (scroll down)

www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/family/how-popular-your-baby-name-11211651

letsallhaveanap · 19/06/2018 21:24

It seems pretty popular to me as I know two the same age as my toddler son... But I think it is a lovely name!

Sunbeam18 · 19/06/2018 21:19

Loads

llangennith · 19/06/2018 21:19

Finn, Finlay and Leo are still very popular/common. Lots in nursery.

squirrelnutkins1 · 19/06/2018 21:18

I know two. One is 5 and the other 8 months.

MelanieSmooter · 19/06/2018 21:14

Just seen further question - we are SE. There’s one other in his school (who is a shit, as is mine at home but he’s angelic in public Grin ). Mine was born mid 2000s.

RebeccaWrongDaily · 19/06/2018 21:12

i know tonnes of them aged 16 and under, we're in the NW.

MelanieSmooter · 19/06/2018 21:11

I have one! Know of a few others dotted about but I wouldn’t say it’s overused like Archie/Alfie/Teddy etc

PerfectlyDone · 19/06/2018 21:07

I know 2 Finns - one aged 50, one 19, both in Germany Grin

It's a great name.
I have 4 boys, all with 1 syllable names - v good for shouting in a Big Scary Voice when required Wink

Loulabelle25 · 19/06/2018 21:04

In in the SE. I’ve never met a child with the given name Finn but have taught 4 Finleys who have all gone by Fin. I like it and all the ones I’ve taught have been lovely lads so I don’t agree with the earlier poster that it’s a naughty boy name at all. I have also taught a similar amount of Leos

lardass88 · 19/06/2018 21:04

I know 4- ages from 3- 15

justaweeone · 19/06/2018 21:01

I have a Finlay also called Fin born in 2003
We live in East Anglia
Don't know any other boys with that name and I also work at a local school

Nearlyoldenoughtowearpurple · 19/06/2018 21:00

I have a finbarr, 21. He has never moaned about his name and it has kind of grown with him.

Choccywoccyhooha · 19/06/2018 20:59

I love Jean-Luc! Maybe shorten it to Jean or Luc?

Choccywoccyhooha · 19/06/2018 20:57

Finn/Finley/Fin are really popular at my children's primary school in the south east. There is at least one in every class, with two in my seven year old's class. It is on a par with Oscar and Gracie here.

Drchinnery · 19/06/2018 20:55

I loved Finn but our surname was too short so we went for Finlay and he'll inevitably end up being called fin anyway! Don't really care how popular it is to be honest, unless you go for something really crazy chances are there's a fair few kids with that name, as people are scouring for the less popular ones now!

TroysMammy · 19/06/2018 20:23

I also know a Fintan.

khaleesi71 · 19/06/2018 19:14

I have a Finlay - we called him that as we're Scottish and it means 'fair warrior' so it means something to us. Suits my blonde little surf dude. Not sure what's 'boring' about it or why some people think being rude GF is necessary. OP names wax and wane in popularity for a reason - good luck finding the right one for youSmile

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