Find out how popular the first name Fynnegan has been for the last 9 years (from 2015 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fynnegan by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Fynnegan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Fynnegan.

The history of the first name Fynnegan

The given name Fynnegan has its origins rooted in the ancient Celtic cultures of Ireland and Scotland. It is derived from the Old Irish word "fionn," meaning fair or white, and the suffix "-gan," which is a diminutive form indicating smallness or endearment. The name was initially used as a descriptive term for individuals with fair hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fynnegan can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 15th century. It mentions a notable figure named Fynnegan O'Donnell, who was a chieftain of the O'Donnell clan in Donegal, Ireland, during the late 15th century.

In Scottish history, the name Fynnegan is closely associated with the Clan Finnegan, a Scottish clan with roots in Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. The clan name is believed to have derived from the same linguistic origins as the given name Fynnegan.

Notable historical figures with the name Fynnegan include:

1. Fynnegan O'Donnell (c. 1470 - c. 1535), the aforementioned chieftain of the O'Donnell clan in Donegal, Ireland.
2. Fynnegan MacCormick (c. 1580 - c. 1650), a Scottish poet and bard from Ayrshire, renowned for his lyrical compositions in Scots Gaelic.
3. Fynnegan O'Malley (c. 1630 - c. 1690), an Irish sailor and explorer who is said to have accompanied Captain William Kidd on several voyages in the late 17th century.
4. Fynnegan Connolly (c. 1750 - c. 1825), an Irish revolutionary and leader of the United Irishmen, a republican revolutionary group in the late 18th century.
5. Fynnegan MacLeod (c. 1820 - c. 1895), a Scottish soldier and military officer who served in the British Army during the Victorian era and participated in the Crimean War.

While the name Fynnegan has its roots in the Celtic cultures of Ireland and Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly among those with Irish or Scottish ancestral connections.

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