Finnigan Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Finnigan is an established spelling of the Irish surname Finnegan. Taken at its root, Finnigan points to “Descendant of Fionnagán ("little fair one")”.

Finnigan and Finnegan

Finnigan writes “i” in place of the “e” found in Finnegan, a common scribal difference. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Finegan and O'Finnegan.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Finnigan family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Finnigan family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.