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Fin

Boy Name day: July 31
Fin is a short form of Griffin: on birth records it is written Griffin (43,553 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Griffin page. Also a short form of Finley, Finn, Finnegan.
Origin: Welsh (Latinized as gryphus). Meaning: Strong lord / chief; also the mythical griffin.
Griffin comes from the Welsh royal name Gruffudd (from 'gruff' strong + 'udd' lord), Latinized in the Middle Ages as 'Griffinus' under the influence of Latin 'gryphus,' the mythical griffin.

Name day for Fin

July 31

Why this day? Fin is a short form of Griffin, and shares its name day.

Fin is celebrated in the United States on July 31; Germany on September 25.

The story of the name Fin

Fin is a short form of Griffin. It keeps its origin (Welsh (Latinized as gryphus)) and meaning — strong lord / chief; also the mythical griffin, and shares its name day, July 31.

On birth records, Fin is rarely written as such: the Fins are Griffins (43,553 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Griffin page. Fin is also a short form of Finley, Finn, Finnegan.

Frequently asked questions about Fin

What does Fin mean?

Fin is a short form of Griffin, which means strong lord / chief; also the mythical griffin.

When is Fin's name day?

July 31, together with Griffin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Fin a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Griffin.

Fin's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Delaine85%
  2. Alonza84%
  3. Risa83%
  4. Sharyl83%
  5. Caroll83%
  6. Pamelia83%
  7. Renea82%
  8. Jona81%
  9. Yancy81%
  10. Vernita81%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree44%
  2. Theresia53%
  3. Helga55%
  4. Cleophus56%
  5. Melodee58%
  6. Rolf59%
  7. Velvet60%
  8. Butch60%
  9. Sid61%
  10. Rock61%

Love potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Woody94%
  2. Wardell93%
  3. Lanita91%
  4. Gaylon91%
  5. Timmothy91%
  6. Mikeal91%
  7. Marylynn90%
  8. Rosann90%
  9. Glendora89%
  10. Hermelinda89%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint56%
  2. Butch58%
  3. Velvet60%
  4. Cherrie60%
  5. Rand60%
  6. Sid60%
  7. Peri60%
  8. Enola61%
  9. Melodee61%
  10. Eartha62%

Professional potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Lindell90%
  2. Eilene90%
  3. Janise90%
  4. Sharyl90%
  5. Jacqualine89%
  6. Kathern89%
  7. Randel87%
  8. Deneen87%
  9. Harrell87%
  10. Janetta87%

Bottom 10

  1. Micky42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Davy42%
  4. Skip42%
  5. Mikki42%
  6. Peri42%
  7. Tari43%
  8. Suzy43%
  9. Enola43%
  10. Perri45%

Crush potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Risa95%
  2. Davy95%
  3. Sherilyn93%
  4. Luana92%
  5. Tari91%
  6. Suzie91%
  7. Roddy91%
  8. Penni90%
  9. Roby90%
  10. Kipp89%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga44%
  3. Theresia51%
  4. Cleophus53%
  5. Georgine53%
  6. Rolf55%
  7. Rock55%
  8. Lenwood56%
  9. Faron56%
  10. Les56%
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