Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Finlay Updated December 12, 2025 by Jennifer M. Finlay Gender: Neutral Origin: Scottish Meaning: Fair Warrior #Sports ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Finlay? The name Finlay is primarily a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means Fair Warrior. People who like the name Finlay also like: Finn, Declan, Liam, Oliver, Owen, Ethan, Lachlan, Ava, Evangeline, Isla, Charlotte, Scarlett, Violet, Amelia Names like Finlay: Fionnula, Fenella, Finola, Finley, Fennella, Finial, Fionnuala Stats for the Name Finlay Finlay is currently #4 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Finlay is currently not ranked in U.S. births