Finlay
FIN-lee
Boy · Irish
Meaning: Fair warrior, of the white hero
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Finley
Boy · Celtic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Fair warrior, fair hero
- Pronunciation
- FIN-lee
- Origin
- Celtic
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Scottish surname, from Gaelic 'fionn' (fair) and 'laoch' (warrior).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ModernClassicNature-inspired
Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic
Commonly used in: United States, Scotland
Also recorded as Gender-neutral.
Alternate spellings
FinleeEnglish
Modern variant.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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