Finley

Boy's name

Finley is a Scottish surname turned first name. It means "fair hero" or "fair warrior" and is derived from the Gaelic elements "fionn" (fair) and "laogh" (warrior).

Meaning Fair warrior
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 1,153
Peak year 2021

Appears In These Collections

Gender-Neutral Names Starting With F

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Finley Quaye - British musician known for reggae and pop.
  • Finley Peter Dunne - American humorist and journalist.
  • Finley Currie - Scottish actor in film and theater.
  • Finley Morrison - Australian rules footballer.
  • Finley Christie - New Zealand rugby player.
  • Finley Taylor - American baseball player.
  • Finley Fryer - British chef and television personality.
  • Finley MacDonald - Scottish bagpiper and musician.
  • Finley Hutton - British cricketer.
  • Finley McRae - Canadian politician and lawyer.

Brothers for Finley

Boy names closely related to Finley

Emmett Finnley Henry Wesley Rowan Emerson Franklin Griffin

Sisters for Finley

Girl names closely related to Finley

Freya Ada Nora Dorothy Cora Maisie Eloise Josephine

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