Finlay
FIN-lee
Popularity
#2478
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
1,247
Peak Year
#75 in 2017
First Recorded
1918
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Fionnlagh, meaning 'fair-haired hero' or 'white warrior'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Finlay Currie
Scottish actor of stage, film, and television.
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