Finlay
f(i)-nlay,
fin-lay
US Popularity:5272
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Fair-haired hero, white warrior; A loyal warrior in battle
Finlay is a masculine name with both Irish and Scottish origins. Meaning “fair-haired hero,” “white warrior,” or “a loyal warrior in battle,” this is a badass name to inspire baby to have nothing but confidence in their life. With its Celtic roots, it’s an Anglicized form of Fionnlagh in Scottish Gaelic and Findláech in medieval Scottish, giving baby a name full of rich history. If you want to encourage your bundle of joy to be proud of themselves and where they came from no matter what, the name Finlay truly beats all.
Finlay Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Finlay is currently #1927 on The Bump
Boy:Finlay is currently #575 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Finlay is currently #5272 in U.S. births
Boy:Finlay is currently #1609 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#5272
in 2022
- 512
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Finlay, January 2022
Behind the Name, Fionnlagh, June 2023
Name Doctor, Finlay
Behind the Name, Findláech
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