Fionn Croft

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fionn Croft — fair, white
120K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fionn Croft is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Fionn is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic fionn, meaning 'fair, white, bright.' Fionn mac Cumhaill was the legendary leader of the Fianna, the great Irish warriors. The surname Croft: Annabel Croft (born 1966), British tennis player Chancy Croft (1937–2022), American politician, father of Eric Croft Chris Croft, American politician Colin Croft (born 1953), Guyanese cricketer David Croft (broadcaster) (born 1970), "Crofty", British TV commentator David Croft (TV producer) (1922–2011), British TV sitcom writer Don Croft (born 1949), American football player Douglas Croft (1926–1963), American actor Eric Croft (born 1964), American politician, son of Chancy Croft Garan Croft (born 2001), Welsh boxer Gary Croft (born 1974), English footballer George W. Fionn is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Fionn reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Fionn

Meaning: fair, white

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic fionn, meaning 'fair, white, bright.' Fionn mac Cumhaill was the legendary leader of the Fianna, the great Irish warriors.

Surname: Croft

Welsh

Annabel Croft (born 1966), British tennis player Chancy Croft (1937–2022), American politician, father of Eric Croft Chris Croft, American politician Colin Croft (born 1953), Guyanese cricketer David Croft (broadcaster) (born 1970), "Crofty", British TV commentator David Croft (TV producer) (1922–2011), British TV sitcom writer Don Croft (born 1949), American football player Douglas Croft (1926–1963), American actor Eric Croft (born 1964), American politician, son of Chancy Croft Garan Croft (born 2001), Welsh boxer Gary Croft (born 1974), English footballer George W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Fionn is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 82%
United Kingdom 18%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Fionn by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Fionn has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Finn
  • Finian
  • Finan

Notable People Named Fionn Croft

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Fionn Croft:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Fionn?
The first name Fionn originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic fionn, meaning 'fair, white, bright.' Fionn mac Cumhaill was the legendary leader of the Fianna, the great Irish warriors.
When was Fionn most popular?
The name Fionn reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Croft?
The surname Croft originates from Welsh. Annabel Croft (born 1966), British tennis player Chancy Croft (1937–2022), American politician, father of Eric Croft Chris Croft, American politician Colin Croft (born 1953), Guyanese cricketer David Croft (broadcaster) (born 1970), "Crofty", British TV commentator David Croft (TV producer) (1922–2011), British TV sitcom writer Don Croft (born 1949), American football player Douglas Croft (1926–1963), American actor Eric Croft (born 1964), American politician, son of Chancy Croft Garan Croft (born 2001), Welsh boxer Gary Croft (born 1974), English footballer George W.
What are the origins of the name Fionn Croft?
The name Fionn Croft combines two different traditions: the first name Fionn has Celtic roots, while the surname Croft originates from Welsh.
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