Finley

Finley comes from the Gaelic Fionnlagh, "fair-haired warrior," a name that has crossed the moors of Scotland for centuries before landing softly in American nurseries. It entered the Top 1000 for boys in 2000 and for girls a few years later, and has climbed in both columns ever since—one of the rare unisex names that genuinely belongs to everyone. Three crisp syllables, ending in that bright -ley that makes American parents reach for a name. Ready-made nickname Finn waits in the pocket. Sitting near 290 and still rising, Finley sounds capable, windblown, and cheerfully outdoorsy.