Finley

Unisex

Meaning

Fair-haired hero

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪnli/

Alt. Spellings

Finlay

Traits associated with the name Finley:

Dogs named Finley tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Finley?

Naming your dog Finley suggests that you have a fondness for traditional, classic names. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment, as Finley is a name that is often associated with loyalty and faithfulness.

Is Finley a good dog name?

Finley has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Finley isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

714
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573
New York City Dog Name Database
2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Finley is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Finley was, in the past month, the 268th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Finley is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Finley was viewed 130 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Finley's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Finley is most adored in Massachusetts, Illinois and District of Columbia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Hawaii, Arkansas and Wyoming.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Finley.

Most popular breeds named Finley:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Jack Russell Terrier
  3. West Highland White Terrier
  4. Maltese
  5. Poodle

Finley is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Irish origin, meaning "fair-haired hero", evokes playful charm and adorability.

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "fair-haired hero".

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Irish, meaning fair-haired hero.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Originating from Celtic roots, this moniker harks back to yesteryears' canine companions.

preppy dog names
preppy

Evokes Ivy League charm, echoing classic surnames turned first names trend.

hipster dog names
hipster

Unconventional, Irish origins, and popular among craft beer-loving, vinyl-collecting millennials.

Dog names like Finley:

Clear, fair or white
Free or truthful; from France.
From the fern-covered clearing
Ali
Noble, Exalted
covering with fine light hairs
Fortunate
Finley dog name meaning

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Hari (England, United Kingdom)
Just named my brother Finley We are Dachshunds
January 16, 2022

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