To swindle; also refers to the small songbird.
Derived from the Middle English 'finche', originally used as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird or, conversely, a simpleton. In modern usage, it is primarily associated with the colorful and lively songbird family Fringillidae. It has gained traction as a nature-inspired surname-name.
Less common today
Finch isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,004 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The principled lawyer and father in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Β· To Kill a Mockingbird
The reclusive billionaire software engineer Β· Person of Interest