What is the origin of the name Findlay?

Findlay is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Findlay?

Findlay is currently ranked #8509 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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UnisexScottish

Findlay

FIN-lay

Popularity

#8509

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

317

Peak Year

#34 in 2016

First Recorded

2003

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Findlay is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, meaning 'fair hero' or 'white warrior'.

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The Creative

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Nicknames

Fin Lay

Spelling Variations

Finlay Findley

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Personality Traits

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