Finnish Famous Boy Names with Letter W

Was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish bo

Was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.

Was a renowned Finnish architect at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century de

Was a renowned Finnish architect at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century designing buildings in first a Neo-Renaissance style before moving to an Art Nouveau style. Wilenius completed his studies at the Finnish Polytechnical Institute in 1889, after which he undertook further studies at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm and the Technical University of Berlin. After his studies he returned to Helsinki where he worked at the National Board of Building, fulfilling various positions until 1889. He also established his own architect's office. Wilenius is particularly known for a number of apartment blocks built in the centre of Helsinki.

Was a Finnish figure skater, who became 1920 Olympic Champion in pairs, and is three-time World cham

Was a Finnish figure skater, who became 1920 Olympic Champion in pairs, and is three-time World champion together with his skating partner and wife Ludowika Jakobsson-Eilers.He was also amateur photographer and member of the "Fotografiamatörklubben i Helsingfors" (Helsinki Amateur photography Club, FiH). His specialty were dark city photographs with special light effects like rain or mist.

Is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman and former coach of SM-liiga team Jokerit.

Is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman and former coach of SM-liiga team Jokerit.

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays as a striker for IFK Mariehamn in the Finnish Premier Di

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays as a striker for IFK Mariehamn in the Finnish Premier Division. He's regarded as one of the most promising young forwards in Finland.

S a retired Finnish curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the the 2006 Winter O

S a retired Finnish curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino.[1]He has obtained two bronze medals in the World Curling Championships, and won a gold medal at the 2000 European Curling Championships

Is a retired ice hockey player. He led the United States to a gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics

Is a retired ice hockey player. He led the United States to a gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Is a former United States ice hockey player, coach, and athletic administrator. He played on the U.S

Is a former United States ice hockey player, coach, and athletic administrator. He played on the U.S. hockey team that won the Winter Olympic gold medal in 1960, and is a notable Belmont Hill alum.

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 217 games in the World Hockey Association and

Is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 217 games in the World Hockey Association and 72 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Houston Aeros, Edmonton Oilers, New England Whalers, and Minnesota No

Was a Finnish film director, actor and screenwriter. He directed 13 films between 1953 and 1965. His

Was a Finnish film director, actor and screenwriter. He directed 13 films between 1953 and 1965. His film Miriam was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival.[1]

Showalter, whose father was a high-school coach and principal, moved with his family to the tiny saw

Showalter, whose father was a high-school coach and principal, moved with his family to the tiny sawmill town of Century, Florida, in the late 50s. In those days, the community's most popular summertime activity was a thriving Little League program that became even more popular in the early 60s -- hundreds of townspeople showed up for every game night -- following the construction of a very fine playing facility with high-powered lighting for night games.

Was a Finnish botanist and entomologist. Nylander taught at the University of Helsinki for a number

Was a Finnish botanist and entomologist. Nylander taught at the University of Helsinki for a number of years before later moving to Paris, where he was to live until his death in 1899. He was a very important figure in the field of lichenology.

A Finnish middle-distance runner, representing Lahden Ahkera. Kirwa belongs to the Kalenjin tribe.Th

A Finnish middle-distance runner, representing Lahden Ahkera. Kirwa belongs to the Kalenjin tribe.The Kenyan-born Wilson Kirwa moved to Finland in 1997, and in the same year, he started his career as a runner, with his main distance being 800 metres. He originally intended to only tour the country for a few weeks, invited by his Finnish friends. He was 17th in the "Hunajah÷lkkS" in Pori, even though he was wearing sneakers that were too large. Porin Tarmo requested a year's residence permit for Kirwa. He was also admitted into the SeinSjoki applied crafts school, which encouraged him to stay in Finland.