Finlay Name Meaning & Origin
Finlay
Pronunciation: FIN-lee (key)
Origin of the name Finlay:
Anglicized form of Fionnlagh and Fionnla, compound names composed of the Gaelic elements fionn (white, fair) and laogh (warrior, calf): hence, "fair-haired warrior." Var: Finlay.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Related Names:
Looking for the perfect name? Try the Name MatchMaker to find the perfect baby name for you!
NameVoyager
US Popularity of Finlay Over Time

Sister & Brother Names
Know a Finlay? What are her siblings named?
Name Lists Featuring Finlay
Contribute your knowledge to the name Finlay
- Comments and insights on the name Finlay
- Personal experiences with the name Finlay
- Nicknames for Finlay
- Meanings and history of the name Finlay
- Famous real-life people named Finlay
- Finlay in song, story & screen
68
No Way
Definitely
Smart?
63
No Way
Definitely
Sexy?
70
No Way
Definitely
Friendly?
69
No Way
Definitely
Creative?
66
No Way
Definitely
Strong?
63
No Way
Definitely
Young?
66
No Way
Definitely