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UnisexScottish#178 in 2025

Finley

Finley is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “fair-haired warrior or hero.” It ranked #178 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

FIN-lee

meaning & origin

The name Finley means “fair-haired warrior or hero.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.

From the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, combining fionn (white, fair) and laogh (warrior). Originally a Scottish clan surname, it has crossed over as a given name and is popular for girls as well as boys in modern usage.

popularity over time

#214
2020
#202
2021
#193
2022
#185
2023
#178
2024
YearRank
2024#178
2023#185
2022#193
2021#202
2020#214

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Finley

  • Finley Quaye (musician)
  • Finley Arthur Oldfield (celebrity baby)

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