Baby Names

Short first names

DH is set on the name Finn if we have a boy. I actually really like it, but I hesitate to have a short first name that is sort of a nickname. I have this rule that you need a longer name, with a built-in nickname. So is "Finn" on its own an acceptable name? 

I've been pushing to have a longer name, like Finnegan or Finley. However, I don't really like either of those names and we probably would never use it--it would pretty much just be for job applications when he was older. Background: DS is Andrew and the new kid's MN would be Paul or Michael and our last name is two syllables.

I realize Finn may not be everyone's style, which is fine. I'm mostly just curious about whether it really can stand on its own as a first name...Thanks.


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Re: Short first names

  • I love Finn and think it's perfectly acceptable on its own, I would use a two syllable mn though.

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    I think Finn Michael --  is a fine stand alone name and would be totally aceeptable on a grown man.    I def. like the flow of Michael with it than the one syllable Paul
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  • Finn Michael is a great name!

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  • Another vote for Finn Michael.  I think Finn can def stand on its own.  FWIW, we're considering Griffin with Finn for a nn.  GL
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  • I think Finn works well by itself.

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    I think Finn stands on it's own rather well. I prefer shorter names.
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  • Yep, love Finn by itself!  DD and DS2 both have short names (Brynn & Reid) and I love them!
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  • If you don't like any of the longer ones then I'd definitely go with Finn as a stand alone. No point naming your child something you don't like just so he has a longer name.
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  • I'll be the odd man out here.  I don't mind short names, but I think some names are short, and some sound like nicknames/diminutives.  Personally, I don't like Finn as a given name without something out (but I do love it as a nickname).  Have you thought about Griffin?
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  • I think Finn can stand on its own.

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    I'll be the odd man out here.  I don't mind short names, but I think some names are short, and some sound like nicknames/diminutives.  Personally, I don't like Finn as a given name without something out (but I do love it as a nickname).  Have you thought about Griffin?

    I do like the idea of Griffin, but I have a coworker whose son has that name. I'm not sure I'd want to use it to. For some reason, I never really made the connection between Griffin and Finn until this thread!

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