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Findlay

♂ Boy

Pronounced FIND-lay /ˈfɪnd.leɪ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Finlay — from the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair-haired hero/warrior' (fionn, 'fair/white', + laogh, 'warrior/calf')Low

In 30 seconds: A fair-haired hero/warrior: Findlay is Scottish. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA spelling of Finlay — from the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair-haired hero/warrior' (fionn, 'fair/white', + laogh, 'warrior/calf')
U.S. rank (2025)#11106 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 285

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Findlay is a spelling of Finlay — from the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair-haired hero/warrior' (fionn, 'fair/white', + laogh, 'warrior/calf'). A crisp, classic name (said 'FIND-lay').

In the U.S. it appears as a Scottish surname-name. Rare, a-fair-haired-hero at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Findlay (Finlay) is Scottish Gaelic for 'a fair-haired hero/warrior' (fionn, 'fair', + laogh, 'warrior') — a crisp, classic name (said 'FIND-lay').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Finlay — Scottish etymology

Variations

FinlayFindleyFinley

Nicknames

Finn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Findlay mean?

Findlay is a spelling of Finlay — Scottish Gaelic 'a fair-haired hero/warrior'.

How do you pronounce Findlay?

It's said FIND-lay /ˈfɪnd.leɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Findlay a boy or girl name?

Findlay is a boy's name.

How popular is Findlay?

Findlay is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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