Finbar is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Fionnbharr, which in turn comes from the Old Irish Finnbarr. The name is composed of the elements finn meaning "white" or "blessed" and barr meaning "top" or "head". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "fair-headed" or "blessed head". Saint Finbar of Cork The name is most famously associated with Saint Finbar of Cork, a 6th-century Irish bishop and patron saint of Cork city. According to tradition, Finbar performed miraculous cures and founded a monastery at the site of what is now St. Finbarre's Cathedral. His hagiography describes him as a wise and holy man who brought Christianity to the Cork region. Cultural and Geographic Significance The Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland is believed to be named for Saint Finbar, reflecting his widespread veneration in the Celtic Christian world. The name also survived in various Anglicized forms including Finbarr, Finnbar, and Fionnbarra. Related diminutives such as Barry and Bairre are also common. Meaning: "White head" or "blessed head" Origin: Old Irish Type: Given name Usage: Irish, English