70+ Finnish Cat Names - Unique Name Ideas For Your Cute Kittens

Is your cat in need of a new name? Check out these Finnish cat names for some inspiration!

These names are both unique and stylish, perfect for any discerning kitty.

So choose your favorite and give your furry friend a moniker that will make them stand out from the crowd. They’ll thank you for it!

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1 Male Finnish Cat Names

2 Female Finnish Cat Names

3 Unisex Finnish Cat Names

Male Finnish Cat Names

Names	Meanings
Eero	Finnish designer Eero Saarinen, who created the Tulip table.
Esa	The Finnish version of Isaiah, this name means ‘God is my salvation’.
Kauko	This name means far.
Onni	This popular Finnish boys name means happiness or luck – a great uplifting name for troubled times.
Ove	This typically Nordic name means active at work, and is another Finnish classic.
Jere	The Finnish form of Jeremiah, this strong name means exalted of the Lord.
Kalle	The Finnish version of the name Karl, it means strong.
Janne	The Swedish and Finnish form of John, it means God is merciful.
Miika	This Finnish name is also derived from Hebrew, and it means who is like God
Taavetti	The Finnish version of the name David, it means beloved.
Aleksanteri	The Finnish version of Alexander, which means defender of man.
Tauno	This old-style Finnish name means peaceful and modest.
Tapio	This Finnish male name means leader of the wood or forest, and is a great choice for nature lovers.
Kasper	We love this cute Finnish twist on Casper, which means treasure.
Mikael	Another name from Finland whose origin means who is like God; as you can probably tell, this Finnish spin is closely related to the English name Michael.
Kenai	This strong Finnish boys name means flatlands.
Aimo	This Finnish name means proper or thorough.
Veikko	This means ‘brother’, and is apparently making a comeback as a boy name in Finland.
Eemil	The Finnish version of Emil, which is also popular with Swedish families, and actually originates from Germany. The name itself means to strive or excel
Aepeli	The Finnish version of Abel, this name means breath.
Toivo	One of the Finnish boy names we particularly love, in English this translates as ‘hope’.
Jari	This popular Finnish boy baby first name translates as God will raise up.
Santeri	A Finnish spin on Alexander. It means defender of man.
Eino	The Finnish form of Henry, this is another name that means ruler
Antti	This popular Finnish boy name is a version of the Greek name Andreas, which means manly.
Joona	The Finnish version of the name Jonah, which means dove or pigeon.
Aato	This Finnish boy name translates as evening.

Female Finnish Cat Names

Names	Meanings
Reeta	This is the Finnish form of Margaret, and its origin is from the words that mean pearl or cluster of blossoms.
Kaija	Another Finnish spin on the name Katherine
Nissa	This super-Scandi name translates as mischievous elf.
Eveliina	This pretty Finnish name means life.
AnnaorAna	This Nordic name is a firm favourite in Finland. This Finnish favourite translates as favour or grace.
Marja	This is yet another Finnish and Swedish form of Mary, which means berry.
Eevi	Eve and Evie have been taking off as popular names in the UK for some time, but if youre after a Finnish spin, try this variant. The name comes from the Latin word for living
Lykke	This cute Finnish/Scandi name means happiness – you say it so it sounds like licky.
Noora	This name is very popular in Finland, and it means light. In England, we tend to spell it Nora, but the extra o gives it a definite Finnish feel.
Aino	This pretty name means the only one, and is quintessentially Finnish. Ainos origin is as a character in the famous th-century Finnish poem Kalevala, which draws from folk stories and mythology.
Emilia	The Finnish feminine version of Emil, once more this name means to excel.
Aada	This super-popular Finnish name is similar to the popular English name Ada, and means ‘noble type’.
Inka	This is the Finnish form of the name Inga, and its origin is from the meaning Ings protection (in Norse mythology Ing was the god of peace and fertility).
Erika	This Finnish version of Erica means ruler.
Milla	This Finnish girl name means noble.
Elea	This means strange, and was the most popular girl baby name in in Finland, making it a bona fide Finnish hit.
Lotta	This popular Scandinavian girl name translates as free – a lovely Finnish twist on the more usual Lottie.
Maria	This familiar girl name is extremely popular with Finnish families and another one that means berry.
Leah	This Hebrew name meaning wild cow is popular as a Finnish girl name in the land of the midnight sun.
Olivia	It might originally be English, but this classic girl name is growing in popularity in Finland, so weve included it as part of our Finnish inspiration.
Helka	This Nordic name derives from the old Norse word helgi and means blessed or holy. If youre after something strong and Finnish-sounding for a baby girl, its perfect.
Katja	The Finnish version of Katya, this sweet name translates as pure.
Sade	This lovely Finnish name means ray of light.
Helmi	If youre on the search for a gorgeous Nordic girl baby name, this Finnish name could be perfect. It comes from the words for pearl or bead, and its origin is the word for amber. Its also the Finnish version of Wilhelmina.
Nea	One of those Finnish names you may well already know, this means flower.
Fredrica	This name means peaceful ruler. Its origin is from Germany, but this is the Finnish version.
Mari	This Scandinavian name means berry, and is a Finnish form of Mary.
Tove	We love this typically Finnish name – in fact, the author of the Moomins series of books was called Tove Jansson, and these little trolls are our favourite Finnish creation ever.
Taika	This means magic or spell in Finnish – if youre after Scandi first names for girls, its worth considering.
Ruusu	The Finnish form of Ros, this, as you might guess, has its origin in the word for rose.
Pinja	This cute Finnish name translates as pine tree, which couldnt be more Nordic if it tried.
Hulta	This old Norse name means devoted and gracious
Kaarina	The Finnish form of the name Katherine, which means pure.
Pilvi	This lovely Finnish name has its origin in the word for cloud.
Satu	This gorgeous Finnish girl name means fairy tale.
Sofia	Strictly speaking this isnt a Finnish name either. But were including it here on our list, as it is extremely popular with Finns and their family. In fact, in it was the third most popular girls name, after Olivia and Elea.
Minna	This Finnish moniker means courtly love.
Lilja	This Swedish and Finnish name means lily in both Swedish and French. Its also one of the Finnish surnames you might encounter, too.
Saira	This is a Finnish twist on the girl name Sarah, and it means bird of love.
Ansa	This timeless Finnish name for little girls means virtue.

Unisex Finnish Cat Names

Names	Meanings
Tyyne	This means calm or serene.
Tahti	This means star in Finnish, and makes a great unisex name, with a dose of nature thrown in.
Aurinko	This means sun, making it ideal for parents looking for something inspired by the natural world.
Lenni	This means brave lion, and can be used for boys or girls, so it sounds super-modern right now.
Arja	This means divine, and can be used for boys or for girls.
Toni	This can be used for girls or boys by Finns. Its short for Anthony, which means praiseworthy.
Kuu	This translates as moon, and is great if you loved nature-inspired names.
Jora	This means Autumn rain or bear; one of those great names that can be used for any gender.
Aki	This means born in Autumn, crystal or bright.
Runo	This beautiful, unusual names origin is from the Finnish word for poem; ideal whether you live in Finland or not.
Lumi	This lovely name is from the Finnish name for snow. What could be more appropriate in a country where the temperature often dips to -° in the Northern regions?
Anu	The Finnish version of Anna, but it can be used for any gender. It means ‘heavenly one’.

Hopefully, these name ideas can give you the inspiration to name your cute cat. If not, check out our list of popular Scandinavian cat names and see for yourself how charming they are!