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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. Zenobia91%
  2. Americo91%
  3. Vella87%
  4. Vita87%
  5. Edsel86%
  6. Orland85%
  7. Marvis84%
  8. Elois83%
  9. Libbie83%
  10. Elza83%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner48%
  2. Hildegarde48%
  3. Durward51%
  4. Verlie52%
  5. Wm52%
  6. Irena54%
  7. Verl55%
  8. Gaston55%
  9. Hillard55%
  10. Ernst55%

Love potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Marylee93%
  2. Annamae91%
  3. Reatha90%
  4. Alvera90%
  5. Charolette90%
  6. Norval89%
  7. Willene89%
  8. Louvenia89%
  9. Adelbert89%
  10. Heyward88%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda51%
  2. Werner55%
  3. Fairy57%
  4. Fae58%
  5. Wm58%
  6. Sigrid59%
  7. Tiny60%
  8. Florencio60%
  9. Leonore60%
  10. Wyman60%

Professional potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Hilbert93%
  2. Crawford93%
  3. Chesley92%
  4. Augustina92%
  5. Gustav90%
  6. Gerhard90%
  7. Worth90%
  8. Werner90%
  9. Rowland89%
  10. Adelbert89%

Bottom 10

  1. Vernal42%
  2. Mcarthur42%
  3. Leeroy42%
  4. Versie42%
  5. Eris42%
  6. Gaston42%
  7. Ferrell42%
  8. Toy42%
  9. Curley42%
  10. Fairy42%

Crush potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Kittie94%
  2. Vita94%
  3. Vincenza93%
  4. Beverlee93%
  5. Armida93%
  6. Victory93%
  7. Vella93%
  8. Joye93%
  9. Madie93%
  10. Vernal93%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Otho42%
  3. Hildegarde42%
  4. Donato43%
  5. Enos46%
  6. Wm46%
  7. Durward48%
  8. Sigrid49%
  9. Irena49%
  10. Genoveva50%
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