Meaning: Possibly white fire or white ancient
The story
Fintan is an Irish name with competing interpretations of its second element. Its legendary bearer and several saints are better established than a single certain translation.
Nicknames
- Finn
Spellings & variants
- Fiontán
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Fintan comes from Irish.
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