Finley
Meaning of Finley
The name Finley is unisex and originates from Irish Gaelic, where it is pronounced Finn-lay (/'fɪn.leɪ/). In English, it is pronounced as FIN-lee (/ˈfɪnli/). Notable variations of the name include Finn and Finlay. Over the past few decades, the popularity of the name Finley has been rising in the United States. In 1990 and 1991, it was a rare choice, ranking at around 13,000th place. However, by 2003 there was a significant increase in its usage. The trend continued to rise sharply with Finley breaking into the top 1000 by 2005 and reaching its peak popularity so far in 2017 at 159th place. Despite slight fluctuations in recent years, Finley remains a popular choice for new parents today.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FIN-lee (/ˈfɪnli/)
Irish Gaelic
- Pronunced as Finn-lay (/'fɪn.leɪ/)
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Notable People Named Finley
| Finley Ellington Quaye McGowan is a Scottish musician known for winning the 1997 MOBO Award for best reggae act and the 1998 BRIT Award for Best Male Solo Artist. |
| Finley Johnson Shepard was an American executive at the Missouri Pacific Railroad. |
