Findlay is a Scottish name of Gaelic origin, derived from the elements 'fionn' meaning fair or white, and 'laigh' which signifies field or lowland. It was traditionally used as a surname before being adopted as a given name in the 20th century. Findlay is often associated with the Highland Clearances of the late 18th to mid-19th centuries, during which many people with this name emigrated from Scotland to other parts of the world.
"The name Findlay experienced a notable increase in popularity between 2016 and 2022, with nine births registered in 2016 compared to six in both 2022 and 2023."