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This section includes the first names used by the Finnish people in Finland, Estonia, Ingria, Karelia, Norway, Sweden, and other regions. This section also includes the names that appear in Finnish mythology.
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Browse Finnish male and female names by alphabetical order to find out the meanings of the names. Click on the first letter of the name you're looking for.
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Although often grouped with the Scandinavian peoples, the Finns do not share those peoples' Germanic ancestry. Despite this distinction, the Finns and Swedes have historically been close, and large numbers of each ethnic group live in the opposite country. Outside Sweden, the largest Finnish populations are found in Canada and Russia.
Traditional Finnish names, which had practically disappeared by the 16th century, became popular again in the 20th century. Many new Finnish names were created during this time as well.
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