Finchley
Place name, English
"finch clearing; finch's meadow"
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Finchley Origin and Meaning
The name Finchley is a boy's name of English origin meaning "finch clearing; finch's meadow".
Finch has been given to a small number of boys each year since the 2010s, likely inspired by the rise of Robin, Wren, and Birdie, and because it appears in Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, as the surname of the central family. This longer form, however, has yet to catch on, but it may appeal to those who want a stand-out choice with the familiar sounds of Finley, Wrenley, and Fletcher.
Finchley may also be used as a last name and is given to a large district north of London, UK.