Finnley
f(i)-nn-ley
US Popularity:1086
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Fair-haired courageous one; Blond warrior, blond hero
Finnley is a gender-neutral name of Irish and Scottish origins, meaning “fair-haired courageous one,” “blond warrior," or "blond hero.” This valiant title comes from the Gaelic surname Fionnlagh. Though Finnley is especially popular for boys in the US, girls can rock this name, too! Finnley is connected to Finn, which derives from the Old Irish name Fionn. The famous mythological warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill—pronounced “mac-cool”—is a notable figure in Irish and Scottish lore, most famous for eating the Salmon of Knowledge. Finnley is a wonderful name to honor Gaelic ancestry, and it will take a powerful soul like baby’s to bear it with honor!
Finnley Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Finnley is currently #1066 on The Bump
Boy:Finnley is currently #599 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Finnley is currently #764 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Finnley is currently #1086 in U.S. births
Boy:Finnley is currently #666 in U.S. births
Girl:Finnley is currently #1547 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1547
in 2023
- 219
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 401
Behind the Name, Finnley, November 2020
Behind the Name, Fionnlagh, June 2023
Name Doctor, Fionnlagh
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