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Fynlay

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fynlay: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2007.

Fynlay is a modern Scottish variant of Finlay, itself an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, meaning "white warrior" or "fair hero" – a compound of *fionn* (white, fair) and *laoch* (warrior). Famous bearers include the Scottish actor Finlay Currie, who starred in classics like *Great Expectations* and *Ben-Hur*, and the acclaimed piper Finlay MacDonald, a leading figure in traditional music. The name also echoes in Canada's Finlay River, named after explorer John Finlay, though the spelling Fynlay remains distinctly contemporary. This variant has gained traction in Scotland since the early 2000s, reflecting a trend toward personalised spellings while keeping the strong, heroic undertones of its original form. It shares its root with the equally popular Finley, used across

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20073 babies
Latest (2011)
#6483 babies
Total births
6since 2007
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2007 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).