Fair-haired or white fire
Finton is an anglicized variation of the Irish name Fintan. In Irish mythology, Fintan mac Bóchra was a legendary figure known as the 'Wise of the White' who survived the Great Flood by shapeshifting. It combines the elements 'fionn', meaning white or fair, and 'tan', often interpreted as fire.
Less common today
Finton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,453 in 2016.
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 shapeshifting seer in Irish mythology · Lebor Gabála Érenn
