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Finn Pet Name

Finn is a popular dogs name, meaning "Fair, white, clear" and originating from Irish (Celtic), most often given to male pets, with a modern, human, short style, ranked #48 among dog names and ranked #115 among cat names, across 2,129 pet records in our database.

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Finn at a glance

MeaningFair, white, clear
OriginIrish
LanguageCeltic
StyleModern, human, short
Length4 letters
Syllables1
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs

How popular is Finn as a pet name?

Finn is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#48

Dog Name

#115

Cat Name

2,129

Pet Records

Finn pet name popularity over time

200720102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Finn a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female4%
Male96%

Finn is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Finn more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs45%
Cats7%
Other48%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Finn?

Based on the available breed data, Finn appears among:

Labrador Retriever (86)Golden Retriever (63)Australian Shepherd (37)Poodle Crossbreed (32)Goldendoodle (30)Domestic Shorthair (18)GOLDEN RETRIEVER (10)LAB MIX (9)
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What does the name Finn mean?

Finn means "Fair, white, clear" and comes from Irish (Celtic).

The name is associated with modern, human, short, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Finn

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Finn nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Finn?

Finn fits these categories:

Finn as a human name

Finn is also used as a human name. Ranked #50 for boys in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Finn

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and approachable, matching the name's modern and clear connotations.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2007 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

2,129

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 115 recordsAustin Animal Center: 6 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,030 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 103 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 875 records
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