Finlay

//ˈfɪnli// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic.
  2. 2
    A male given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

Anglicized from Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh (“fair warrior/hero”).

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