Onni
BoyFinnish · Finnish /ˈonːi/; two syllables, first stress and a longer n sound.
Onni is a Finnish boys’ name meaning happiness or good fortune, with a rounded opening and a softly held double n.
Origin
Finnish
Pronunciation
Finnish /ˈonːi/; two syllables, first stress and a longer n sound.
“Happiness” or “good fortune”.
Onni brings together two appealing meanings in one Finnish word: happiness and good fortune. As a masculine given name, it keeps the ordinary noun onni intact. “Happiness” captures the feeling of contentment; “luck” points to fortunate circumstances. Both belong to its meaning, which gives the name a cheerful, generous feel. Its four letters are spoken in two syllables, On-ni: Finnish /ˈonːi/, with stress on the first. Hold the n a little longer rather than stretching the o; that doubled consonant is a real part of the sound. The round beginning and small, clear i ending make Onni feel compact and affectionate. Its appeal is especially direct for someone who wants an uplifting word meaning without a long or ornate name.
Etymology: From the Finnish noun onni, meaning happiness, contentment or luck; the same word is used as a masculine given name.
Spelling table
Code
--- -. -. ..
Listen to the dots and dashes, or choose Slow to follow each letter.
Braille
⠠⠕⠝⠝⠊
Name popularity
United States
Latest year: 2025
Boys
RankNot reported
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Finnish