174 Finnish Girl Names with Meanings

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Finnish girl names starting with A

AgnesἉγνήAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
AilaAila is a female given name found in several different languages, pronounced as "ay-luh" or "eye-luh" depending on origin. In Finnish, it is from an Inari Sámi variant of Aili, possibly ultimately an equivalent of Helga or Alice.
AiliAili is a Finnish, Sami and Estonian female given name, with the pronunciation [aɪliː]. It is the Finnish variation of the name Helga, via the Sami Áile, deriving ultimately from heilagr, meaning "holy", or "blessed".
AinaAina is a given name that is found in multiple cultures. It is typically a female name in Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencian Country, Bangladesh, Philippines, Finland, and Scandinavia, also in Madagascar, and a male or female name…
AinoAino is a feminine given name used in Finland, Estonia, and Japan. The name Aino, meaning "the only one" in Finnish, was devised by Elias Lönnrot, who compiled, from surviving oral folk sources which he had collected, the Kalevala.
Airi愛里Airi is a feminine given name used in Estonian, Finnish and Japanese. The Japanese name can be written as 愛里, 愛李, 愛莉, 愛理, 愛梨, 藍梨 or あいり in hiragana.
AlisaAlisa and Alissa are female given names, versions of Alice, used in Russia, Ukraine, Finland, Estonia, and other countries. Notable people and characters with these names include:
AlliAlli is a surname, a unisex given name, and a feminine given name. As a Finnish feminine given name, Alli means "old squaw, long-tailed duck." Notable people with the name include:
AlmaAlma ( AHL-mə) or (according to Jones 1997) /'ælmə/) is an English feminine given name, but has historically been used in the masculine form as well, sometimes in the form Almo.
AmaliaAmalia is a female given name, derived possibly from Germanic amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", specifically the woman's name Amalberga. Its popularity is attributed to the Belgian Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge.
Ann-ChristineAnn-Christine is a feminine given name.
AnnaחנהAnna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh), meaning "favour" or "grace". It is the name of Samuel's mother in the Hebrew Bible, rendered Ἄννα in Greek, Hannah in English, and Anna in Latin.
Anna-LiisaAnna-Liisa or Anna Liisa may refer to:
AnneliAnneli is a female given name common in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Norway. It originated as a variation of the name Anna.
AnnelieseAnneliese (, German pronunciation: [ˈʔanəˌliːzə]) is a female given name of either German, Dutch or Nordic origin. It is a compound form of "Anna" and "Liese", a short form of "Elisabeth".
AnniAnni is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Anne and Ann.
AnnikaAnnika is a feminine given name with multiple origins in different cultures. It is a Swedish diminutive for Anna, derived in the 15th century from Anneke, a Dutch and Northern Germanic diminutive of Anna.
AnthoniaAnthonia is a Swedish, Danish, and Finnish feminine given name that is a form of Antonia that is used in Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Republic of Karelia, Estonia and Greenland.
AntoniaAntonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family.
AntoninaAntonina and Antoņina are feminine given names and nicknames. It is a Bulgarian, Latin, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian given name that is an alternate form of Antonia in use in Israel, Vietnam, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic,…
AnuAnu is a given name and surname found independently in several cultures. The Finnish and Estonian name is derived from the Karelian variant of the name Anna, which became popular after Kersti Bergroth's play Anu ja Mikko of 1932.
ArjaArja is a Finnish female name and may refer to: Arja Alho (born 1954), Finnish politician Arja Hannus, Swedish orienteering competitor Arja Kajermo, cartoonist, born in Finland, raised in Sweden, currently residing in Ireland Arja Koriseva (born 1965),…
AulikkiAulikki is a Finnish female given name. Notable people with the name include: Aulikki Oksanen (born 1944), Finnish writer Aulikki Rautawaara (1906–1990), Finnish soprano Aulikki Ristoja (born 1949), Finnish chess player
AuroraAurora is a feminine given name, originating from the name of the ancient Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. Her tears were said to turn into the morning dew.

Finnish girl names starting with E

EevaEeva is a feminine given name primarily found in Finland and Estonia. It is a cognate of the English given name Eve and the Latin given name Eva.
EijaEija is a Finnish female given name. Its nameday is the 19th of February.
EilaEila may refer to: Eila Campbell (1915–1994), English geographer and cartographer Eila Hiltunen (1922–2003), Finnish sculptor Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen, a character from the Strike Witches anime Eila Kivikk'aho (1921–2004), Finnish poet Eila Pellinen…
ElinaElina is a feminine given name in various languages. It is often considered a form of Helen in different languages such as Estonian, Finnish, and Swedish.
ElsaElsa is a female name mostly used in the Scandinavian countries.
EnniEnni was a Japanese Buddhist monk. Other notable people named Enni include: Brandur Enni, Faroese singer Enni Id, Finnish painter Enni Mustonen, a pen name of Finnish writer Kirsti Manninen Enni Mälkönen, Finnish rally driver Enni Rekola, Finnish actress Enni…
ErikaThe given name Erika is a female name with multiple meanings of Classical Latin, Old Norse, and Japanese origin.
ErjaErja is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Erja Jokinen (born 1979), Finnish ski orienteer Erja Kuivalainen (born 1964), Finnish cross-country skier Erja Lahikainen (1954–2025), Finnish parliamentarian Erja Lyytinen (born 1976),…
EssiEssi is a Finnish first name. Essi is an abbreviation from Persian name Esther, which means star.

Finnish girl names starting with F

FridaFrida (with variants Freda, Freida, Frieda, Frinta) is a feminine given name. In central and eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried meaning "peace".

Finnish girl names starting with G

GreteGrete or Grethe is a feminine given name, a derivate of Margaret. It is most often used in Scandinavia (not including Sweden), Estonia, and German-speaking Europe.

Finnish girl names starting with H

HanneleHannele is a Finnish female given name in Finland. It originated as a variant of the name Johanna.
HeidiHeidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi.
HeiniHeini is both a given name and a nickname, often short for Heinrich. It is mainly a masculine given name in German-speaking countries, but a feminine given name in Finland.
HelenaHelena is a given name. It is the Latin form of Helen.
HeleneἙλένηHelene (French: Hélène) is a female given name, a French variant of Helen. Helen is ultimately from Greek Ἑλένη.
HelgaHelga (from Old Norse heilagr 'holy, blessed') is a female name, used mainly in Scandinavia, German-speaking countries and the Low Countries (Hege, Helle, Helge, Helga, Helka or Oili).
HeliHeli is a Finnish and Estonian female given name. It reached the peak of its popularity in the middle of the 20th century in Finland.
HelleHelle is both a feminine given name and a surname. In Scandinavia, it is a variant of the feminine given name Helga.
HelmiHelmi is a given name. It is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name literally meaning pearl or bead.
HelviHelvi is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name.
HennaحناHenna (حنّا) is an Arabic name for John. It is a common given name as well as a surname, particularly among Arab Christians.
HildaHilda is one of several feminine given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla.
HiljaHilja is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name.
HilkkaHilkka is the given name of the following people: Hilkka Kemppi (born 1988), Finnish politician Hilkka Nenonen, Finnish diplomat Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius (1925–1975), Finnish astronomer Hilkka Riihivuori (born 1952), Finnish cross-country skier Hilkka…
HillaHilla is a primarily feminine given name with multiple origins. It is a Finnish feminine given name meaning "cloudberry" .
HilmaHilma is a female given name that was in occasional use at the turn of the 20th century. The name was made popular by the German poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock.

Finnish girl names starting with I

IirisIiris is a Finnish and Estonian female given name. Iiris is a version of the international name Iris.
IlmiIlmi is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: Ilmi Hallsten (1862–1936), Finnish teacher and politician Ilmi Kolla (1933–1954), Estonian poet Ilmi Parkkari (1926–1979), Finnish actress Ilmi Parmasto (born 1935), Estonian mycologist…
IlonaἙλένηIlona is a feminine given name used primarily in Hungary and Finland, as well as in other parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
IngridIngrid is a feminine given name. It continues the Old Norse name Ingiríðr, which was a short form of Ingfríðr, composed of the theonym Ing and the element fríðr "beloved; beautiful" common in Germanic feminine given names.
InkeriInkeri is a Finnish female given name and a surname. It is the Finnish equivalent of the given name Ingegerd.
IrinaИринаIrina or Iryna (Cyrillic: Ирина, Ірина) is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, commonly borne by followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is derived from Eirene (Ancient Greek: Εἰρήνη), an ancient Greek goddess, personification of peace.
IrjaIrja is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Irja Aav (1944–1995), Estonian actress Irja Askola (born 1952), Finnish bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland Irja Agnes Browallius (1901–1968), Swedish teacher, novelist and…
IrmaIrma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud.

Finnish girl names starting with J

JaanaJaana is a feminine given name, the feminine version of Jaan, the short form of Marianne, and a pet form of Johanna. It is common in Estonia and Finland.
JenniJenni is a feminine given name, sometimes a modern diminutive or short form of Jennifer. The etymology is actually that of a diminutive of Jane, however.
JohannaJohanna is a feminine name, a variant form of Joanna that originated in Latin in the Middle Ages, including an -h- by analogy with the Latin masculine name Johannes.

Finnish girl names starting with K

KaarinaKaarina is a Finnish female given name. Its nameday is celebrated on 25 November.
KaijaKaija is a contemporary feminine personal name thought to have arisen as a Finnic variant of the name Katrin, or alternatively from Katariina. Among the people who share this name are: Kaija Aarikka (1929–2014), Finnish designer Kaija Juurikkala (b.
KaisaKaisa is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name, a diminutive of Katherine and its variants, and may refer to: Kaisa Garedew (born 1978), Finnish politician Kaisa Hiilelä (1891–1977), Finnish politician Kaisa Korhonen (born 1941), Finnish writer Kaisa…
KajaKaja or Kája is a given name and surname. Kaja also has several root name derivations.
KallaKalla, Kállá or Källa is a given name and surname. It is a Danish, Finnish, Icelandic and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Kalle, short form of Karolina and an alternate form of Karla.
KanervaKanerva is a Finnish surname which is also used as a unisex given name. Notable people with the surname include: Emma Kanerva (born 1985), Finnish dressage rider Ilkka Kanerva (1948–2022), Finnish politician Janne Kanerva (born 1970), Finnish weightlifter…
KarenKaren ( KARR-ən) is a given name and occasional surname. In English, it is a feminine given name derived from the name Katherine.
KarolaKarola is a Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Karol and Carolus and an alternate form of Carola. Notable people with the name include the following:
KaroliinaKaroliina is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name derived from Charles. People with the name include: Karoliina Blackburn (born 1972), Finnish actress and Muay Thai boxer Karoliina Kallio (born 1979), Finnish singer and actor Karoliina Lundahl (born…
KarolinKarolin is a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline as well as an alternate form of Carolin.
KarolinaKarolina, Karolína or Karolīna is a feminine given name. Karolina is a Croatian, Danish, Faroese, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Slovene, and Swedish name.
KatariinaKatariina is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name. It is a cognate of Katherine.
KatjaKatja is a feminine given name. In Germany, the Netherlands, Flanders, and Scandinavia, it is a pet form of Katherine.
KatriKatri is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Katri Helena (born 1945), Finnish singer Katri Horma (born c.
KerttuKerttu is a Finnish woman's name. It is the Finnish form of Gertrude.
KirsiKirsi is a Finnish female given name. Its nameday is celebrated on 24 July.
KirstiKirsti is a feminine given name. Related names include Kersti, Kirsten, Kjersti.
KristaKrista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian.
KristiKristi is a female name of Latin origin, meaning "follower of Christ". Other spellings include Christie, Christy, Kristy, Kristie, Christi, and Kryste.
KristiinaKristiina is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name. It is a cognate of the English and French given name Christine.
KyllikkiKyllikki is a Finnish feminine given name that may refer to: A character in the Finnish epic Kalevala, and a 1904 piano composition by Sibelius named after it Kyllikki Forssell (1925–2019), Finnish actress Kyllikki Moisio, a character in the 1905 Finnish…

Finnish girl names starting with L

LauraLaura is a traditionally feminine given name in Europe and the Americas, of Latin origin, whose meaning ("bay laurel") is a metonym for a victor, and an early hypocorism from Laurel and Lauren.
Leenaتئاڤگەی بچوکLeena is a feminine given name. It is a variant spelling of Lina and Lena.
LempiLempi is a feminine Finnish given name. Notable people with the name include: Lempi Ikävalko (1901–1994), Finnish writer, poet, actress, and artist Lempi Tuomi (1882–1958), Finnish politician
LiisaLiisa is a Finnish and Estonian female given name. Its name day is 19 November in both countries.
LiisiLiisi is a Finnish and Estonian female given name. Its nameday is on 19 November.
LiljaLilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, the equivalent of the English Lily. It is in regular use in Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and the Faroe Islands.
LinaLina ( LEE-nə) is a feminine given name with many origins in different nations. It's largely the short form of a variety of names ending in -lina including Adelina, Angelina, Carmelina, Carolina, Catalina, Emelina, Evangelina, Evelina, Karolina, Italina,…
LottaLotta is given name and nickname that is a diminutive of Charlotte and Charlotta. Notable people with this name include the following:

Finnish girl names starting with M

MaaritMaarit is a Finnish female given name equivalent to Margaret. It may refer to: Maarit Hurmerinta (born 1953), Finnish singer known by her mononym Maarit Maarit Lalli (born 1964), Finnish film director, film producer and screenwriter Maarit Toivanen (born…
MaikkiMaikki is a Finnish feminine given name, which is one of the variations of the name Maria.
MailaMaila is a predominantly Estonian and Finnish feminine given name. As of 1 January 2020, 321 women in Estonia have the first name Maila, making it the 396th most popular female name in the country.
MariMari is a feminine given name in the Breton, Korean, Japanese, Syriac-Aramaic language, Armenian, Estonian, Georgian, Hungarian, Finnish, Welsh, Swedish and Norwegian languages. It is also a devotional given name in Tamil.
MariaMaria is a feminine given name. It is given in many languages influenced by Christianity.
MarianneמריםMarianne is a female name. It is the French version of the Greek Mariamne, which is a variant of Mary, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam (מִרְיָם Miryám), Mirjam (Aramaic: Mariam).
MarikaMarika is a both a given name and surname. As a feminine given name, it is of Hungarian and Greek origin; a diminutive of Maria.
MarjaMarja is a female given name, a Finnish, Sámi and Dutch form of Mary. It also means "berry" in Finnish.
MarjattaMarjatta (Finnish pronunciation: [marjatːa]) is a Finnish female given name. Its nameday is celebrated on 15 August.
MarjoMarjo is a popular female given name in Finland, originated as a variant of the name Marja. Its name day is celebrated on 15 August.
MarjutMarjut is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Marjut Heinonen (born 1976), Finnish sport shooter Marjut Rimminen (born 1944), Finnish animator and film director Marjut Rolig (born 1966), Finnish cross-country skier Marjut Turunen (born…
MeriMeri is both an Estonian and Finnish surname meaning "sea" and a feminine given name.
MerjaMerja is a Finnish feminine given name.
MiinaMiina is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name. People named Miina include: Miina Äkkijyrkkä (born 1949), Finnish artist Miina Härma (1864–1941), Estonian composer Miina Kallas (born 1989), Estonian football player Miina Turunen (born 1973), Finnish…
MimmiMimmi is both a surname and a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Franco Mimmi (born 1942), Italian journalist and writer Marcello Mimmi (1882–1961), Italian Roman Catholic archbishop and cardinal Given name: Mimmi Bæivi (born…
MineaMinea is both a surname and feminine given name, of Romanian and Finnish origin, respectively.
MinnaMinna is a feminine name of Germanic origin, meaning courtly love, and is also a diminutive of Wilhelmina. It is now particularly known in Finland and Sweden.
MirjaMirja is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Mirja Boes (born 1971), German comedian, actress, and singer Mirja Breitholtz, Swedish songwriter and producer Mirja Hietamies (1931–2013), Finnish cross-country skier Mirja Jämes (1924–2020),…
MirjamMirjam is a Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Swedish, and German feminine given name cognate to Miriam.
MirkaMirka is a Finnish or Slavic feminine given name, and a surname. It can also be a diminutive of given names such as Miroslava or Mirosław Notable people with the name include:
MonikaMonika is a female name in German, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Slovenian, Macedonian, Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Hungarian (Mónika) and Japanese which can also be seen in India.

Finnish girl names starting with N

NeaNea and Neea are Finnish female given names. The name has been in the Finnish Almanac since 1995, but the name has been considerably in use much earlier.
NettieNettie is a feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Annette, Jeanette, Lynnette and Antonia. Its popularity in the United States has continually declined since its peak in the 1910s and 1920s.
NiinaNiina is a Finnish feminine given name, the Finnish version of Nina; it is also used in Japanese to transliterate the name Nina.
NikolettaNikoletta is a Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name derived from the Greek Nikolaos.
NinaNina is a feminine given name with various origins and alternate spellings accordingly. Nina may also serve as a short form of names ending in "-nina/-ina", such as Clementina, Christina, or Giannina.
NooraNoora is a female given name in Finnish and Arabic, which is derived from Nora. Notable people with the name include:

Finnish girl names starting with O

OlgaОльгаOlga (Russian: Ольга) is a Russian feminine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is the equivalent of Helga, and derived from the Old Norse adjective heilagr (lit.
OutiOuti is a Finnish female given name, of Karelian and Eastern Finnish origin. It became popular around the middle of the 20th century, and it reached the peak of its popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.

Finnish girl names starting with P

PaulaPaula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek…
PeppiPeppi is a given name. In Finland, Peppi is a female name.
PetraπέτραPetra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "πέτρα" (pronounced [ˈpetra]) meaning "stone, rock".
PihlaPihla is a feminine given name of Finnish origin meaning “rowan tree.” It has been among the most popular names for girls in Finland in recent years.
PiiaPiia is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name. Bearers include: Piia Pantsu (born 1971), Finnish equestrian rider Piia-Noora Kauppi (born 1975), Finnish politician Piia Suomalainen, (born 1984), Finnish tennis player
PirjoPirjo is a Finnish female given name. Its name day is celebrated on 7 October.
PirkkoPirkko is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Pirkko Aro (1923–2012), Finnish journalist and politician Pirkko Irmeli Ekström (1945–2011), Finnish chess player Pirkko Eskola, Finnish physicist Pirkko Hämäläinen (actress) (born 1959), Finnish…
PäiviPäivi is a Finnish female given name, derived from the word ‘päivä’, meaning ‘day’. Its name day is June 16.

Finnish girl names starting with R

RagneRagne is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Ragne Kytölä (born 1965), Finnish athlete Ragne Birte Lund (born 1949), Norwegian civil servant and diplomat Ragne Tangen (1927–2015), Norwegian children's television presenter Ragne…
RaijaRaija is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Raija Jokinen, Finnish artist Raija Siekkinen, Finnish writer Raija Simola (born 1932), Finnish gymnast Raija Sollamo, Finnish theologian
RailiRaili is a Finnish feminine given name that may refer to Raili Halttu (1909–2006), Finnish sprint runner Raili Hoviniemi (1936–2018), Finnish Olympic gymnast Raili Kauppi (1920–1995), Finnish philosopher Raili Pietilä (1926–2021), Finnish architect Raili…
RiinaRiina is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name, often a diminutive form of Katariina.
RitaRita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia.
RitvaRitva is a Finnish female given name.
RonjaRonja is a feminine given name in use largely in Scandinavian countries. It was invented by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren for her 1981 fantasy novel Ronja, the Robber's Daughter.

Finnish girl names starting with S

SaanaSaana is a feminine given name. It was first used in Finland during the 19th century.
SaaraSaara is a female given name in Finland and Estonia, derived from the biblical name Sarah. Its nameday is celebrated on the 19th of July.
SaijaSaija is a surname and a feminine given name used in Finland. Notable people with the name include: Saija Tarkki (born 1982), Finnish ice hockey player Saija Varjus (born 1965), Finnish musician
SailaSaila is a name. Variations include Säilä.
SaimaSaima can be a feminine given name of Arabic origin or a Finnish feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
SannaSanna or Sanne, the Scandinavian short form of Susanna that in turn is a Greek version of a Hebrew name meaning "lily". It may also be a Sardinian surname.
SatuSatu is a female given name in Finland, meaning fairytale. Its nameday is celebrated on 18 October.
SiiriSiiri is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name derived from the Old Norse name Sigríðr. It is a cognate of the modern Scandinavian name Sigrid.
SiljaSilja is a feminine given name used in the Nordic countries and Germany. The Danish/Norwegian equivalent is Silje.
SiniSini is a Finnish female given name. Its nameday is celebrated on 2 September.
SinikkaSinikka is a Finnish female given name. Its nameday is celebrated on 2 September.
SirkkaSirkka is a Finnish female given name.
SoileSoile is a Finnish female given name.
SusanneSusanne is a feminine given name. It is a German and Scandinavian form of Susanna, with Susann and Suzanne as variants.
SylviSylvi is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Sylvi Bratten (born 1973), Norwegian politician Sylvi Graham (1951–2025), Norwegian politician Sylvi Halinen (1908–1995), Finnish farmer, agronomist and politician Sylvi Kekkonen (1900–1974),…

Finnish girl names starting with T

TaijaTaija is a Finnish feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Taija Finni, professor of kinesiology at the University of Jyväskylä Taija Jurmu, Miss Europe 1997 contestant Taija Tuominen (born 1962), Finnish writer and creative writing teacher
TainaTaina may refer to:
TanjaТањаTanja (Serbian: Тања) is a feminine given name. It may refer to:
TaraTara is a given name with multiple meanings in different cultures. In Ireland, it is derived from the Hill of Tara, an archaeological site located near the River Boyne in County Meath, which according to tradition was the seat of the High King of Ireland.
TarjaTarja is a Finnish feminine given name. It is the Finnish spelling of the name Daria.
TeaTea is a given name. It is a feminine name in Indo-European languages and is cognate to the names Theia, Thea and Téa and related to the name Tia.
TerttuTerttu is a Finnish feminine given name meaning “cluster of berries.” It may refer to: Terttu Nevalainen (born 1952), Finnish linguist Terttu Savola (born 1941), Finnish politician
TiiaTiia is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name. As of 1 January 2021, 2,201 women in Estonia have the first name Tiia, making it the 72nd most popular female name in the country.
TiinaTiina is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name. People named Tiina include: Tiina Ala-aho (born 19??), Finnish Paralympic track and field athlete Tiina Benno (born 1961), Estonian politician Tiina Intelmann (born 1963), Estonian diplomat Tiina Kaalep…
ToiniToini is a Finnish given name, derived from Antonia. It is also considered to be the feminine form of Finnish masculine given name Anttoni in use in Finland, eastern Sweden and the Republic of Karelia.
ToneTone, Tóne or Þone is a given name, nickname and a surname. Tone is a Slovene masculine given name in use as a short form of Anton in Slovenia.
TuijaTuija is a feminine Finnish given name. Notable people with the name include: Tuija Brax (born 1965), Finnish politician Tuija Hakkila (born 1959), Finnish classical pianist Tuija Helander (born 1961), Finnish hurdler Tuija Hyyrynen (born 1988), Finnish…
TuulaTuula may refer to:
TuuliTuuli (Finno-Permic "wind") is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name and may refer to: Tuuli Hypén (born 1983), Finnish cartoonist Tuuli Koch (born 1978), Estonian journalist Tuuli Luukas (born 1966), Finnish artist Tuuli Matinsalo (born 1970), Finnish…
TuulikkiTuulikki is a Finnish female given name. The nameday is the 22nd of February.
TyttiTytti is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Tytti Isohookana-Asunmaa (born 1947), Finnish politician Tytti Seppänen (born 1980), Finnish politician Tytti Tuppurainen (born 1976), Finnish politician

Finnish girl names starting with U

UllaUlla is a given name. It is short for Ursula in German-speaking countries and Ulrika/Ulrikke in Scandinavian countries.

Finnish girl names starting with V

ValborgValborg is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
VarmaVarma is a Finnish forename, predominantly female but also used for males. Its name day is 23 August.
VenlaVenla is a Finnish feminine given name. Venla was the fourth most popular name for baby girls born in Finland in 2007.
VienoVieno is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Jukka Vieno (born 1957), Finnish writer V.
VilmaVilma is a feminine first name. People named Vilma include: Ana Vilma de Escobar (b.
VirpiVirpi is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Virpi Hämeen-Anttila (born 1958), Finnish writer and translator Virpi Juutilainen (born 1961), Finnish ski-orienteering competitor Virpi Lummaa, Finnish evolutionary biologist Virpi…
VirveVirve is an Estonian and Finnish feminine given name and may refer to: Virve Aben (born 1930), Estonian textile artist Virve Aruoja (1922–2013), Estonian television and film director and actress Virve Eliste (1949–1949), youngest deportee during the Operation…

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Frequently asked questions

How many Finnish girl names are in this list?

This list has 174 Finnish girl names, from Agnes to Virve, and 12 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

What are some well-known Finnish girl names?

Well-documented Finnish girl names include Karoliina, Pirkko, Raili, Alma and Riina. Scroll the list above for the meaning and origin of each one.

How do I choose the best Finnish girl name?

Reading a list only gets you so far — comparing names head to head is faster. Play Name Duel with this set: it shows you two Finnish girl names at a time, and your choices eliminate names round by round until your personal top 10 remains.