White fire or white bull
Derived from the Old Irish elements 'finn', meaning white or fair, and 'tene', meaning fire. In Irish mythology, Fintan mac Bóchra was a legendary figure known as the 'Wise Old Man' who survived the Great Flood by transforming into a salmon.
Less common today
Fintan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,880 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Irish journalist and literary critic
Irish actor known for roles in Game of Thrones and Star Trek
A character in the novel series · The Chronicles of Narnia
6th-century Irish abbot and hermit known for his austerity
