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Finley

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
Fair warrior, fair-haired hero
Pronunciation
FIN-lee
Origin
English

From Scottish Gaelic 'Fionnlagh' meaning fair warrior.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Scotland

Also recorded as Boy.

Alternate spellings

  • FinlayScottish

    Scottish form.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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