I need a finnish boy name, that english speaking people can pronounce. My husband is stuck on Ari but it seems too common to me. I have a very long list of names that I like but nothing Im passionate about yet, and the baby is coming any day now!
Ari ( means Lion, Eagle)
*Arri
Arye
Arie
Auri (earth)
Orion Tapio
Arius
*Jari
*Juuri (root)
Bleu
*Leif
Soren
*Luka
Mikko
Alarik
Ezra
Finn
*Paavo
*Olli (Ollie)
*Kari
Niko
Laine
*Aalto
Marius
River
Elias
*Valto
Aimo
Valo
Gunnar
Asher
kielo
*Sade
Kai
I like [name_u]Ari[/name_u] (this way), [name_u]Finn[/name_u] , [name_u]Ezra[/name_u] , [name_u]Luka[/name_u], [name_u]Asher[/name_u] and [name_u]Khai[/name_u]
[name_u]Ari[/name_u] is nice, I also like [name_m]Jari[/name_m] (I would consider using it if it wasnât my uncleâs name), [name_u]Niko[/name_u] and [name_u]Elias[/name_u].
I feel like [name_m]Onni[/name_m] and [name_m]Rasmus[/name_m] are other options that are easy to pronounce in [name_f]English[/name_f].
I like:
[name_u]Ari[/name_u] (and Aro!)
*Jari - love!
*Leif - love this name but be prepared for [name_f]English[/name_f] speakers to say âleafâ (might need some training)
[name_m]Soren[/name_m] - solid, handsome name (only reservation is proximity to sorry)
*Luka - translatable if a little too popular?
*Paavo
*Olli (Ollie) - but I would probably use [name_m]Oliver[/name_m] myself nn [name_f]Olli[/name_f]
[name_u]Niko[/name_u]
[name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_u]Elias[/name_u] - very handsome
*Valto - such a strong name!
[name_u]Asher[/name_u] - very translatable
[name_u]Kai[/name_u] - one of my faves on your list!
Other Finnish boys names I like sound of:
[name_m]Otso[/name_m] (or even âBearâ), [name_m]Reino[/name_m], [name_m]Kalevi[/name_m], Tavo/Tavoh, [name_u]Henri[/name_u], Jarvi, [name_m]Keir[/name_m], [name_m]Kirk[/name_m], [name_m]Oscar[/name_m], [name_m]Sutcliff[/name_m], and [name_u]Hale[/name_u]
Btw, prob doesnât matter but if your son travels, heâll likely bump into an Aussie - so would avoid the names (I saw on Finnish name list), [name_m]Arvo[/name_m], [name_m]Seppo[/name_m], Skipp/Skippy as all Australian slang.
Wouldnât use Juuri just because of âjuryâ, and [name_m]Gunnar[/name_m] because of âgunsâ.
[name_u]Ari[/name_u] is nice Also like [name_u]Auri[/name_u], [name_u]Orion[/name_u], [name_u]Mikko[/name_u], [name_m]Soren[/name_m], [name_m]Marius[/name_m], [name_u]Bleu[/name_u], [name_u]Elias[/name_u] and [name_u]Kai[/name_u]!
I like [name_m]Jari[/name_m] too, but his family always makes the comment that theyâll always have to spell it. (Which I donât think is a problem) because [name_f]English[/name_f] speaking people donât know how to pronounce the âJâ.
I understand, my Finnish side of the family often have to to spell out their names or correct pronunciations, many have Jâs. I hope you find the perfect name, I love Finnish names so I am excited for you!
I personally really like [name_u]Ari[/name_u], [name_u]Luka[/name_u], [name_u]Finn[/name_u], [name_u]Orion[/name_u], [name_u]Niko[/name_u], [name_u]Asher[/name_u], and [name_u]Kai[/name_u].
[name_m]Jari[/name_m], [name_u]Mikko[/name_u], & Valto are great!
I donât think there would be major pronunciation difficulties with any of these, and they have a nice clean, strong sound.
Also like [name_u]Auri[/name_u], [name_u]Orion[/name_u], [name_u]Mikko[/name_u], [name_m]Soren[/name_m], [name_m]Marius[/name_m], [name_u]Bleu[/name_u], [name_u]Elias[/name_u] and [name_u]Kai[/name_u]!
