McKinlay

McKinlay is a last name-turned-first name that arises from history with bravery, strength, and fierceness. A respelling of McKinley, McKinlay is entirely unisex, with little ones of all genders carrying the title. The McKinlays of time’s past lived in Scotland and Ireland and would have spelled their name in its Gaelic form, Mac Fhionnlaigh. Mac means “son of” and is a common feature of Gaelic last names, usually denoting a familial connection between individuals. Fhionnlaigh means “white warrior” or “white hero,” giving McKinlay the overall translations of “son of the white warrior” or “son of the white hero.” Bringing to mind the white-haired warrior of Irish legend Fionn MacCumhaill, McKinlay celebrates the legacy of courage and determination your little one will be part of. Even if their hair isn’t golden, you can tell your McKinlay that warrior traits come from within.