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Name Origin

Finley is a unisex given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Finnelaigh, meaning 'descendant of Fionnlagh.' Fionnlagh itself is a combination of the elements 'fionn' meaning 'fair' or 'white' and 'lach' meaning 'warrior' or 'hero.'

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Famous People

Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936)

Writer, Journalist

  • Created the character Mr. Dooley, a satirical Irish bartender

Finley Quaye (1970-)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist in 1998