About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Finnian, Finian
- Variants
- Finnén, Fínán
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Saint Finnian of Clonard, the 6th-century 'Tutor of the Saints of Ireland' whose pupils included most of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
The story behind Finnian
Saint Finnian of Clonard founded the great monastic school where the leading saints of the next generation studied.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century saint.
Did you know?
He taught the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, including Colmcille and Brendan.
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