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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. Jacque90%
  2. Zena88%
  3. Nelson88%
  4. Vikki87%
  5. Gloria87%
  6. Tommie86%
  7. Tana86%
  8. Thomas86%
  9. Vickie85%
  10. Gail85%

Bottom 10

  1. John44%
  2. Andree44%
  3. Karl45%
  4. Georgette48%
  5. Barbara48%
  6. Lourdes48%
  7. Terrie49%
  8. Teri49%
  9. Theresa49%
  10. Teresa49%

Love potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Gloria94%
  2. Woody94%
  3. Wardell93%
  4. Janey92%
  5. Lanita91%
  6. Gaylon91%
  7. Timmothy91%
  8. Mikeal91%
  9. Marylynn90%
  10. Teddy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Joycelyn46%
  3. Lee48%
  4. Dirk51%
  5. Hal51%
  6. Janis51%
  7. Moira53%
  8. Audie53%
  9. Edie53%
  10. Caryl54%

Professional potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Constance95%
  3. Connie95%
  4. Barton93%
  5. Lawerence92%
  6. Lindell90%
  7. Eilene90%
  8. Janise90%
  9. Sharyl90%
  10. Betsy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Micky42%
  2. Robby42%
  3. Garry42%
  4. Deidre42%
  5. Madonna42%
  6. Rudy42%
  7. Johnny42%
  8. Sid42%
  9. Lolita42%
  10. Jeannie42%

Crush potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Gloria96%
  2. Tammy96%
  3. Janie96%
  4. Cheri96%
  5. Kathy96%
  6. Charmaine96%
  7. Risa95%
  8. Felecia95%
  9. Sandi95%
  10. Cherry95%

Bottom 10

  1. Joseph42%
  2. John42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Andree42%
  5. Joesph42%
  6. Constance42%
  7. Alfreda42%
  8. Barbara42%
  9. Connie42%
  10. Roberta42%
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