Finlay

Finlay Meaning & Origin

About Finlay
The name "Finlay" is of Scottish and Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Fionnlagh," which means "fair warrior" or "white warrior." It combines the elements "fionn," meaning "fair" or "white," and "lagh," meaning "warrior" or "hero." The name carries connotations of strength, bravery, and fairness, reflecting the qualities of a noble and courageous warrior.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Finlay are male.

Finlay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.70% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0540
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 N L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙͺnli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finlay in Braille

Here's how to represent Finlay in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Finlay in braille

How to Spell the Name Finlay in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Finlay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Finlay in sign language

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