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Finlee

♂ Boy

Pronounced FIN-lee /ˈfɪn.li/High

Meaning: -lee spelling of Finlay — from Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair/white hero, fair-haired warrior'Medium

In 30 seconds: A fair-haired hero: Finlee spells Finlay — 'fair warrior'. Crisp, sweet, and warm — used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumScottish
Meaning-lee spelling of Finlay — from Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair/white hero, fair-haired warrior'
U.S. rank (2025)#4295 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 329

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920132025

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

Finlee is a -lee spelling of Finlay — from Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair/white hero, fair-haired warrior' (fionn, 'fair', plus laogh, 'hero/warrior'). A crisp, sweet name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly beside Finley. Rare, fair-haired-warrior at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Finlay means 'fair/white hero' or 'fair-haired warrior' in Scottish Gaelic (Fionnlagh) — Finlee is a soft -lee spelling, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Finlay — root etymology

Variations

FinlayFinleyFinleigh

Nicknames

Finn

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Finlay— the standard spelling
Finn— a short form
Finnley— another spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Finlee mean?

Finlee spells Finlay — Scottish 'fair/white hero, fair-haired warrior'.

How do you pronounce Finlee?

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

Is Finlee a boy or girl name?

Finlee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Finlee?

Finlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Finley is more common.

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