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.
About 50 boys were named Finlay in 2025.
Scottish actor known for Great Expectations
Scottish rugby union player
Scottish actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
