Finlay

Absolutely horrid name, as is it's similar names. I used to live in Liverpool (UK) and this name was ridiculously common among children.

This doesn't even look like it's pronounced Fyn-lee. Finley is much MUCH better!

This name is UNISEX! Well anyways, I love this name and the variant spellings.

My name is Finlay and I have this to say. Please spell my name right. It is Finlay as not many people can spell it correctly. All throughout school only one teacher could spell it right. When I graduated the high school computer just started they put my name in the computer to see how many people were named Finlay in Canada- it returned only one- me. So if you bear the name Finlay I will tell you this- bear the name with great pride and be prepared to do great things. Your name will not go unnoticed, no matter where you go. I want to thank my parents for naming me Finlay. Oh by the way one of the greatest singers that ever lived is Taylor Swift, and the name in the middle is Finlay. I try not to play favorites, but with a name like Finlay I can't help myself, Lol.

I love the name. I have been interested in gaelic names for a long time. Finlay is the name I chose for my Sheltie puppy. I got right after Christmas 2012. I love him very much. The name suits him.

I have seen this spelling on both boys and girls and, contrary to my personal negative opinion on boys names on girls and vice versa, I think it actually works on either sex very well.

I prefer the spelling Finley, as it looks more logical considering the pronunciation, but this is a fantastic name. Unlike many other names with the same ending (the ''ee'' sound), this name sounds mature, so it's not too boyish or youthful. I also like Finn and Finnegan, so I just happen to like names with Fin/Finn, and no, it's not because I'm a Finn, ha ha!

I wouldn't use it as a girl's name. It sounds too masculine to me, and I don't really care for using former boy's names on girls. This name makes me smile, possibly because it sounds a little funny. It must be the "fin-" prefix. It makes me laugh when I hear it in other names.

I think Finlay is a good strong old fashioned name which has been used as a first name for centuries.

The "ay" spelling is a nice alternative to "ey" one. With all the male & female Rileys, Ashleys, Marleys, etc. running around it really helps to distinguish the name. It also appears slightly more Irish / Scottish in keeping with the traditional Fionnlagh spelling.

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I would use this name for both a male & a female, as its usage as a surname gives it that unisex appeal.