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Finlee

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Pronounced FIN-lee /ˈfɪn.li/High

Meaning: Girls' spelling of Finley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn, 'fair, white', plus laoch, 'warrior, hero'High

In 30 seconds: The 'fair-haired hero' of the Gaels, spelled for the girls' team: Finlee is Finley with a -lee finish and a fishing-village freshness.

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Origin HighScottish, Irish

MeaningGirls' spelling of Finley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn, 'fair, white', plus laoch, 'warrior, hero'

U.S. rank (2025)#3080 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births53 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,074

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 feminine-leaning spelling of Finley, the anglicized Gaelic Fionnlagh — 'fair, white' plus 'warrior, hero' — a name borne by medieval Scottish mormaers including Macbeth's father. Long a Scottish boys' name and surname, Finley crossed enthusiastically to American girls in the 2000s.

As girls claimed the name, spellings multiplied — Finley, Finlee, Finleigh, Fynlee — with -lee forms signaling feminine intent. Finlee remains a rare variant with the irresistible nickname Finn built in.

Did you know? Macbeth's father in history (and Shakespeare's source material) was Findláech of Moray — the same Fionnlagh that became Finley and Finlee.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Finley — Gaelic etymology

Variations

FinleyFinleighFynlee

Nicknames

FinnFinny

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If you like Finlee…

Kinley— a fellow clipped Gaelic surname for girls

Brynlee— shares the modern -lee feminine signal

Quinn— another Celtic crossover claimed by daughters

Kynslee— echoes that soft -ee sound

Fallyn— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Finlee mean?

Finlee is a spelling of Finley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh, meaning 'fair-haired hero' or 'fair 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 mainly as a girl's spelling; Finley serves both sexes.

How popular is Finlee?

Finlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Finley is the popular form.