Finnian
[ˈfɪniən]Meaning
from Old Irish finn, "white, blessed"
Background Story
Finnian is derived from Old Irish finn, meaning "white, blessed". It is a variant of the Irish name Fionnán, and appears in Breton, Dutch, English, German, Irish, Old Irish, Welsh, and in Irish and Welsh mythology. It was borne by several Irish saints, including the sixth-century founders of the monasteries at Clonard and Movilla.
Variations
Fionn, Finian
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