Finlay

Gaelic masculine name

Finlay is a Scottish given name, traditionally masculine, from Gaelic elements meaning "white warrior" or "fair hero." The name has several spelling variants including Finley and Findlay.

Finlay started school last September.

It also appears as a surname: The Finlays live down the road.

Scottish-name

Gaelic

Celtic linguistic tradition

HighlandsNamed elevated regions
CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
clanRelated group sharing ancestry

tartan · Edinburgh · Glasgow · kilt · whisky · ceilidh · thistle · heather · bagpipes · Loch Ness

masculine

boy

Young male person

manAdult male human
sonMale child relation
brotherMale with shared parents

father · husband · male · gentleman · manly · paternal · heroic · strong · valiant · noble

heritage

ancestry

Family line of descent

lineageDescent from progenitors
genealogyStudy of family descent
rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers

descent · bloodline · forebears · legacy · family · inheritance · clan · dynasty · patrimony · birthright

Family

Finn, Finnish

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