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Finnley

Boy name · 30 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Finnley: 30 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2008.

Finnley is a modern, upbeat twist on the classic name Finn, which itself comes from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Fionn, meaning "fair" or "white." The addition of the "-ley" ending gives it a surname-like, contemporary feel. Most famously, the name is connected to the legendary Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill (often anglicised as Finn McCool), a warrior and leader of the Fianna. There is no single standout bearer called Finnley, though the name shares its root with the Scottish town of Finnieston in Glasgow, whose name likely derives from a person called Finlay. A popular variant is Finley, which in Scotland is also a well-established surname, making Finnley a playful, modern choice that feels both adventurous and approachable.