Meaning: White or fair warrior
The story
Finley is an English spelling of Scottish Finlay, from Fionnlagh. Its Gaelic roots combine white or blessed with warrior; it is used for both girls and boys.
Nicknames
- Finn
- Fin
Spellings & variants
- Finlay
- Findlay
- Fionnlagh
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Strong
- Surname-style
Origins
Finley comes from English and Scottish Gaelic.
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