US Popularity Rank: 5340

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Fair-haired hero, white warrior; A loyal warrior in battle

Finlay is a masculine name with both Irish and Scottish origins. Meaning “fair-haired hero,” “white warrior,” or “a loyal warrior in battle,” this is a badass name to inspire baby to have nothing but confidence in their life. With its Celtic roots, it’s an Anglicized form of Fionnlagh in Scottish Gaelic and Findláech in medieval Scottish, giving baby a name full of rich history. If you want to encourage your bundle of joy to be proud of themselves and where they came from no matter what, the name Finlay truly beats all.