finn

Finn · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A native or inhabitant of Finland.

  2. 2.

    A person of Finnish descent.

  3. 3.

    A masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from Fionn.

Forms

plural: Finns

Related words

See also: finland, finnish, nordic

Etymology

From Old Norse Finnr, originally referring to the Sami people of Lapland, later applied to the inhabitants of Finland. As a given name, from Irish Fionn meaning "white, fair," famously borne by the legendary Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool).