Finlay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Finlay Name at a Glance

Name	Finlay
Meaning	Small blond soldier. Fair hero. Famous Bearers: The fictional MacBeth's father.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Finlay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Finlay means “Small blond soldier. Fair hero. Famous Bearers: The fictional MacBeth's father”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Finlay Name Origin

Our database records Finlay under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Finlay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Finlay is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Finlay

When considering Finlay for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.