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Findley
Pronounced FIND-lee /ˈfɪnd.li/High
Meaning: A -ley spelling of Findlay/Finlay — from the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair hero; a fair/white warrior' (fionn, 'fair', plus laoch, 'hero/warrior')Medium
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History & Origin
Findley is a -ley spelling of Findlay/Finlay — from the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair hero; a fair or white warrior' (fionn, 'fair, white', plus laoch, 'a hero, a warrior'). A crisp, modern Scottish surname-name; the -ley styling personalizes it (nickname Finn).
It registers thinly beside Finlay. Rare in this spelling, a-fair-hero at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Findley mean?
Findley spells Finlay — Scottish Gaelic 'a fair hero; a fair-haired 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?
Findley is most often a boy's name.
How popular is Findley?
Findley is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Finlay is more common.