Origin, Meaning, And History Of Findley
Findley is an English name for boys and girls. It is a variant of the Scottish name Findlay which is the anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh. Fionnlagh is derived from the Old Irish elements finn meaning ‘white’ or ‘fair,’ and láech, meaning ‘warrior.’ Therefore, the name means ‘white warrior’ or ‘fair warrior.’ Finlay (or Finley), the boy’s name, is also an anglicized form of Fionnlagh. Lagh from laogh means hero. It could be thus said that Findley is related to Finlay. The English name Finnley also belongs to this family. These names are believed to be derived from lugh, associated with the Celtic deity Lugh or Lugus.
There are other origins for this name too. Findley could be an English, Scottish, and Irish surname variant of Findlay and Finley. Finley is a common surname in Ireland and Scotland. It could also be a habitational name for places such as Philleyholme Dorset, recorded as Finelegh in the 13th century. This name is derived from the Old Eglish fina meaning ‘woodpecker,’ and lēah, meaning ‘woodland’ or ‘clearing.’ Another theory is that the surname could be a habitational name for Findlow from Finlow Hill, Cheshire. This is derived from the Old English fin meaning ‘heap’ and hlāw, meaning ‘mound’ or ‘hill.’
Finlay, Findlay, Finley, Finnley (English), Fionnlagh (Scottish Gaelic), and Findláech (Medieval Scottish) are some variations of the name.
There are two lakes in the US named Findley, one in Texas and the other in New York. The Findley Lake in New York is named afterAlexander Findley, a veteran of the War of 1812 and originally from Northern Ireland. He played a significant role in establishing the settlement of Findley Lake. After migrating to America around 1769, he settled in eastern Pennsylvania, where he got married, started a family, and began building his life. However, he later returned to Ireland briefly before deciding to reside permanently in the United States.
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Famous People With The Name Findley
- Charles b . Findley (Chuck Findley)American trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist, known for his work as a session musician
- Ferguson FindleyPen name of Charles Weiser Frey; American novelist, known for his crime novels in the 1950s
- Edwina Findley DickersonAward-winning American actress, known for her role in If Loving You Is Wrong, The Wire, and Treme
- Timothy Irving Frederick FindleyCanadian novelist and playwright, known for his novels The Wars and The Butterfly Plague
- Cecil Rowe FindleyAmerican journalist, known for his work for the National Geographic magazine
Findley On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The name was most popular in 2015 with 29 babies per million given this name. In 2021, 19 babies per million shared this name.
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Findley ranked low in 2005. However, its position improved considerably and it ranked 22,490 in 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Findley?
The name Findley means a fair and courageous person.
2. What is the origin of the name Findley?
Findley has an Irish origin.
