Quick answer
Fintan is a boy name meaning "white fire; white ancient".
Pronunciation: English /ˈfɪn.tæn/.
Meaning and history
Possibly means either "white fire" or "white ancient" in Irish. According to legend this was the name of the only Irish person to survive the great flood. This name was also borne by many Irish saints.
Notes and context
Usage: irish, irish mythology, old irish