Finnur is a boy's name of Norse origin meaning “Fair or white, a name associated with the sea.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Finny, Nuri. As of 2025, Finnur ranks #2728 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #2722 in 2020.
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FIN-oor
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2728 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Finnur means “Fair or white, a name associated with the sea.” It is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Finnur is pronounced FIN-oor.
Finnur is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Finnur currently ranks #2728 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Finnur include Finny, Nuri.
Middle names that pair well with Finnur include Finnur Vali, Finnur Soren, Finnur Leif.
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