Finlay
Unisex
Finlay is a short form of
Mckinley: on birth records it is written Mckinley (20,395 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Mckinley page.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Meaning: Son of Finlay (fair hero).
From the surname Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Finlay', from fionn 'fair' and laoch 'hero, warrior'.
The story of the name Finlay
Finlay is a short form of Mckinley. It keeps its origin (Scottish Gaelic) and meaning — son of Finlay (fair hero).
On birth records, Finlay is rarely written as such: the Finlays are Mckinleys (20,395 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Mckinley page.
Frequently asked questions about Finlay
What does Finlay mean?
Finlay is a short form of Mckinley, which means son of Finlay (fair hero).
When is Finlay's name day?
Finlay shares Mckinley's name day.
Is Finlay a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Mckinley.
Finlay's profile
Energy
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Humor
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Independence
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Sensitivity
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Ambition
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Stability
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Whimsy
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Diplomacy
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Loyalty
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Need for attention
5/10
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