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Finnlee

♂ Boy

Pronounced FIN-lee /ˈfɪn.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Finley — from the Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair-haired hero; a fair warrior' (fionn, 'fair; white', plus laoch, 'a hero, a warrior'); used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: A fair-haired hero; a fair warrior: Finnlee spells Finley — 'a fair-haired hero'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'FIN-lee').
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Origin LowIrish, Scottish
MeaningA spelling of Finley — from the Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair-haired hero; a fair warrior' (fionn, 'fair; white', plus laoch, 'a hero, a warrior'); used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#5458 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220132025

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

Finnlee is a spelling of Finley — from the Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair-haired hero; a fair warrior' (fionn, 'fair; white', plus laoch, 'a hero, a warrior'). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Finn).

In the U.S. it registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-fair-haired-hero at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Finley means 'a fair-haired hero; a fair warrior' (Gaelic fionn, 'fair', plus laoch, 'a hero') — Finnlee is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'FIN-lee').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Finley — Gaelic etymology

Variations

FinleyFinlayFinnley

Nicknames

Finn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Finnlee mean?

Finnlee spells Finley — Gaelic 'a fair-haired hero; a fair warrior'.

How do you pronounce Finnlee?

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

Is Finnlee a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Finnlee?

Finnlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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