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Findley

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Pronounced FIND-lee /ˈfɪnd.li/High

Meaning: From the Scottish surname and given name Finlay/Findlay, from Gaelic Fionnlagh: fionn 'fair, white' plus laogh 'warrior, hero' (older 'calf') — 'fair-haired warrior'. Historically a boys' name and surname; now used for both, with the Finley spelling leaning girl in the U.S.Medium

In 30 seconds: Findley is a Scottish surname name — 'fair-haired warrior' (said 'FIND-lee'). It's used for boys and girls; we note the lean.
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Origin MediumScottish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Scottish surname and given name Finlay/Findlay, from Gaelic Fionnlagh: fionn 'fair, white' plus laogh 'warrior, hero' (older 'calf') — 'fair-haired warrior'. Historically a boys' name and surname; now used for both, with the Finley spelling leaning girl in the U.S.
U.S. rank (2024)#13992 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220062024

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

Findley is a Scottish surname from Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair-haired warrior', a name carried by early Scottish nobility. It crossed into surname use, then back into first names. In the U.S. the Finley spelling now leans strongly to girls while Findlay and Findley keep more of the old Scottish, unisex feel — we note the lean (said 'FIND-lee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, Scottish, and surname-crisp.

Did you know? Findley comes from Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn ('fair') and laogh ('warrior'). It was a Scottish boys' name and surname long before the Finley spelling turned it into an American favorite for girls (said 'FIND-lee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Findley — Scottish surname from Gaelic Fionnlagh 'fair warrior'

Variations

FinleyFindlayFinlay

Nicknames

FinnFinLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Findley mean?

Findley means 'fair-haired warrior', from Gaelic fionn ('fair') and laogh ('warrior').

How do you pronounce Findley?

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

Is Findley a boy or girl name?

Both. It began as a Scottish boys' name and surname; in the U.S. the Finley spelling now leans girl, while Findley stays more unisex — we note the lean.

How popular is Findley?

Findley is rare in the U.S. for girls; the Finley spelling is far more common.

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