Fair-haired hero or white warrior
Derived from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, it combines the elements 'fionn' meaning white or fair and 'laogh' meaning warrior or hero. It has long been a staple in Scotland and is often associated with Scottish royalty and nobility.
Less common today
Finlay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,154 in 2015.
Scottish actor known for Great Expectations
Scottish rugby union player
Scottish actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
