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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. Zena88%
  2. Vikki87%
  3. Gloria87%
  4. Tana86%
  5. Vickie85%
  6. Gail85%
  7. Vicki85%
  8. Delaine85%
  9. Carlene83%
  10. Janie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette48%
  2. Barbara48%
  3. Lourdes48%
  4. Terrie49%
  5. Teri49%
  6. Theresa49%
  7. Teresa49%
  8. Terri49%
  9. Therese49%
  10. Martha50%

Love potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Gloria94%
  2. Janey92%
  3. Lanita91%
  4. Marylynn90%
  5. Marva90%
  6. Romona90%
  7. Rosann90%
  8. Glendora89%
  9. Carolann89%
  10. Ginny89%

Bottom 10

  1. Joycelyn46%
  2. Janis51%
  3. Moira53%
  4. Edie53%
  5. Caryl54%
  6. Barbara56%
  7. Lolita57%
  8. Ann58%
  9. Anne58%
  10. Jane60%

Professional potential for Fin

Top 10

  1. Constance95%
  2. Connie95%
  3. Eilene90%
  4. Janise90%
  5. Sharyl90%
  6. Betsy90%
  7. Beth90%
  8. Jacqualine89%
  9. Kathern89%
  10. Vikki88%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Jeannie42%
  5. Zina42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Gay42%
  8. Bonnie42%
  9. Mikki42%
  10. Peri42%

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. Constance42%
  2. Alfreda42%
  3. Barbara42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Roberta42%
  6. Martha42%
  7. Helga44%
  8. Anne45%
  9. Ann45%
  10. Georgette46%
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