| Meaning | fair-haired |
| Origin | Irish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Fin-ni-gan |
Bursting with charm and spirited energy, Finnigan captures the essence of joyful boyhood while promising well into adulthood. This extended form offers more substance than its shorter variant, providing your son with options as he grows. The name radiates friendliness and approachability, suggesting someone who makes friends easily and brings lightness wherever he goes. Finnigan feels adventurous and playful, perfect for parents imagining an active, curious child exploring the world around him. The Irish roots add cultural richness without requiring specific heritage to appreciate its appeal. Multiple syllables give the name a substantial, complete feeling that commands attention without demanding it. Finnigan naturally generates affectionate nicknames while standing strong in formal contexts, offering versatility throughout life. Boys with this name often embody the spirited, good-natured qualities it suggests. The name balances whimsy with respectability, never tipping too far in either direction. Parents choosing Finnigan demonstrate both a sense of fun and an appreciation for names with character and personality.
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| Finnigan Oldfield | French-Australian actor |
| Finnigan McNeil | Australian professional rugby player |
| Finnigan Begin | Canadian Olympic rower |
| Finnigan Eliot | American musician and composer |
| Finnigan Dowling | Irish Gaelic footballer |
| Finnigan Tennyson | Australian rules footballer |
| Finnigan Marks | American artist |
| Finnigan Mursell | British painter |
| Finnigan Peacock | American soccer player |
| Finnigan Sheridan | Australian cyclist |
| Finnigan Hollins | British actor |
| Finnigan Danvers | American entrepreneur |
| Finnigan Connolly | Canadian author |
| Finnigan Wakefield | English cricketer |
| Finnigan Adair | Irish chef |
| Finnigan O'Connor | Scottish journalist |
| Finnigan Bates | Canadian fashion designer |
| Finnigan Barry | American filmmaker |
| Finnigan Hawkins | Australian photographer |
| Finnigan Taylor | British singer-songwriter |
| Finnigan "Finn" the Human | Adventure Time |
| Finnigan "Finn" Abernathy | Bones |
| Finnigan "Finn" Wallace | Gangs of London |
| Finnigan "Finn" Baxter | Home Alone 5 |
| Finnigan "Finn" McGovern | The Lying Game |
| Finnigan "Finn" Nelson | My Mad Fat Diary |
| Finnigan "Finn" O'Neil | Days of Our Lives |
| Finnigan "Finn" Dandridge | Degrassi - The Next Generation |
| Finnigan "Finn" Polmar | The Good Wife |
| Finnigan "Finn" Collins | The 100 |
| Finnigan "Finn" Corbett | Recess |
| Finnigan "Finn" Gundersen | Nancy Drew series |
| Finnigan "Finn" Green | The Baby-Sitters Club |
| Finnigan "Finn" MacGuffin | The Accidental Prime Minister |
| Finnigan "Finn" Court | Neighbours |
| Finnigan "Finn" Rogers | Captain America comics |
| Finnigan "Finn" Ryan | The Glee Project |
| Finnigan "Finn" Cacharel | Grand Theft Auto - Vice City Stories |
| Finnigan "Finn" O'Riley | The Trouble with Normal |
| Finnigan "Finn" Wittrock | American Horror Story - Hotel |