Flann
Gender-neutral name · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningblood red · Irish
Flann is a Gaelic and Irish gender-neutral name meaning “blood red”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Flann
Flann is a gender-neutral name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “blood red”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Flann at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
More Gaelic names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
Questions about the name Flann
What does the name Flann mean?
Flann means “blood red” and comes from Irish. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Eztli (“blood”).
What is the origin of the name Flann?
Flann is Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Flann turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”) and Isla (“from Islay”).
Is Flann a boy or girl name?
Both. Flann is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Flann?
If you like Flann, you might also like Eztli.
What should I know before naming my baby Flann?
Flann is a Gaelic and Irish gender-neutral name meaning “blood red”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.