Finley (name)

Finley is both a surname and given name. Its meaning is of Scottish origin, from the Gaelic personal name Fionnlagh (Old Irish Findlaech), composed of the elements fionn "white", "fair" (see Finn) + laoch "warrior", "hero", which led many people believe that has been reinforced by an Old Norse personal name composed of the elements finn "Finn" + leikr "fight", "battle", "hero".[1]

Finley is a popular given name both in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is in use for both boys and girls in the United States. It has been more common for boys than girls in the United Kingdom.[2] As of 2017 the name is no longer associated especially with fair-headed people. The name is popular with persons of many ethnic and cultural backgrounds.[3]

Notable people with the name include:

Surname

Given name

  • Finley Duncan (died 1989), American singer who worked with independent record companies in Florida
  • Finley Jeffrey (born 1969), also known as "Scholar" and "King Scholar", American Grenadian calypsonian, Soca Artiste and songwriter
  • Finley Peter Dunne (1867–1936), American writer and humorist
  • Finley Lockwood (born 2008), daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood
  • Finley Quaye (born 1974), Scottish musician
  • William Finley Semple (1832–1923), American dentist

References

  1. Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Fionnlagh". Behind the Name.
  2. Busby, Mattha, and agency (2017-09-20). "Olivia and Oliver were 2016's top baby names in England and Wales". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-03-05.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Williams, Alex (18 August 2016). "Is Hayden a Boy or Girl? Both. 'Post-Gender' Baby Names Are on the Rise". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
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