Finnlay
Boy name · 50 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Finnlay: 50 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2006.
Rooted in Gaelic, Finnlay is a modern spelling of the traditional Scottish name Finlay, itself an anglicisation of Fionnlagh, meaning “fair warrior” or “white champion” from fionn (fair, white) and laoch (hero). This variant retains the same strong, lyrical heritage. Among notable bearers, Finlay Currie, the Scottish actor known for roles in classics like *Great Expectations*, brought the name to international attention, while Finlay (as a surname) is historically tied to the Clan Farquharson. Though no specific place shares the name directly, the etymological root fionn appears across Scotland in place names like Fingal’s Cave. Finnlay offers a distinctive twist on a classic, with its double ‘n’ giving the name a fresh, modern look while staying deeply connected to its Celtic origins.
Boy 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20065 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 50since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y