Do you want to adopt a dog? By now, you must realize that you are accepting a great responsibility, but also the ability to build a deep bond that will last a lifetime. Your dog would become the truest companion you will ever have, appropriately educated and socialized.
To begin training a dog, the first step is to give them a name. There are many great names for dogs out there, and it’s very hard sometimes to pick one. You want a name that suits the look and personality of your dog, sounds beautiful, is meaningful, and is special on top of that.
This is why we have assembled a list of Finnish names with meanings for dogs. Finnish is a small language, so the name of your dog sounds unique, but it’s also rich and complex; you can find a special name for your dog even if you live in Finland.
Just read on!
Wonderful Finnish Dog Names
- Kastepisara: Dewdrop
- Koira: Dog
- Peni: Old word for “dog”
- Aino: Only one; character in The Kalevala
- Kanerva: Heather
- Aku: Pet form of Akaaton, meaning venerable, majestic
- Kuu: Moon
- Tähti: Star
- Kesä: Summer
- Kielo: Lily of the valley
- Katja: Pure, pet name for Ekaterina
- Aatu: Aaron
- Kari: Pet name for Karl, Curly-haired
- Feeli: Felix; happy
- Kevät: Spring
- Aurinko: Sun
- Kerkko: Shoot of a tree
- Aatami: Adam
- Kullervo: Golden, character in The Kalevala
- Inka: Folk heroine
- Elämä: Life
- Aarne: Bird
- Kari: Pet name for Karl
- Aave: Ghost
- Inari: Name of a lake, successful
- Onni: Luck
- Nalle: Teddy bear
- Erno: Variant of Ernest, meaning seriousness
- Niilo: Victor of the people
- Sirke: Perky, Lively
- Joona: Jonah
- Kaleva: Mythological ancestor of Finns
- Ansa: Trap
- Jalo: Noble
- Aleksi: Defender
Excellent Finnish Dog Names
- Ensio: First, primary
- Kauno: Beautiful
- Mirkku: Girl, beloved
- Ahti or Ahto: God of the sea
- Kesä: Summer
- Airi: Herald, messenger
- Kosto: Vengeance
- Ukko: God of the sky and thunder
- Syksy: Autumn
- Panu: City dweller
- Raisa: Adaptable, relaxed
- Aurinko: Sun
- Milla: Noble, freeborn
- Oiva: Splendid
- Elämä: Life
- Paavo: Variant of Pavel, meaning small
- Auvo: Honor
- Tuli: Fire, flame
- Into: Eagerness
- Rae: Hailstone
- Aate: Thought, idea
- Leevi: From Levi, attached
- Mainio: Excellent
- Ilmatar: Spirit of the air in The Kalevala
- Marja: Mary; berry
- Floora: Flower
- Salla: Name of a mountain
- Kulta: Gold
- Halla: Frost or freeze
- Lumi: Snow
- Otso: Bear
- Sanna: Short oft Susanna, sann meaning truthful
- Nyyrikki: Young ruler; god of the hunt
- Lauha: Gentle
- Birita: Exalted one
- Iisakki: Isaak, he will laugh
- Valo: Light
- Kaiku: Echo
- Kaisla: Reed
- Armas: Beloved
- alto: Wave
- Ilma: Air
- Taimi: Seedling
- Heinä: Hay
- Edel: Noble
- Mainikki: Praised, excellent
- Vaito: Silent one
- Kaarna: Bark of a tree
- Annikki: Pet name for Anna, Grace
- Maikki: Pet name for Mai, pearl
- Isebel: Jezebel
- Aarre: Per form of Aron
- Mielikki: Goddess of the forest, from miles meaning luck
- Pekko: God of brewing
- Taika: Magic
- Talvi: Winter
- Jouko: Pet name for Joukahainen, large or tall
- Larssi: From Lars, meaning laurel
- Kulta: Dear, sweetheart
- Jorkki: Pet form of Jori or Jörgen meaning farmer or earth
- Tapio: God of animals and the forest
