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Name Origin

Finlay is a Scottish given name meaning 'fair hero' or 'white warrior.' It originates from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, composed of the elements 'fionn' (white, fair) and 'liath' (hero, grey).

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Famous People

Finlay MacDonald (1860-)

Scottish piper and composer

  • Known for his compositions such as 'The Skye Boat Song'
  • Influential figure in the development of Scottish piping

Finlay Michel (1985-)

Canadian actor

  • Known for his roles in 'The Borgias' and 'Arrow'
  • Won a Leo Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Dramatic Series

Finlay Brewer (1996-)

English rugby union player

  • Plays as a scrum-half for Bath Rugby
  • Represented England at the Under-20 level