Tunney
Pronunciation: [ t-UHN-ee ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,730
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Norman French origin
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Latin clemens origin
"mild, merciful"
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Amharic/Ge'ez origin
"world, universe"
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Proto-Celtic origin
"berry, fruit"
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English origin
"Long meadow or clearing in the woods"
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Old English aethel + wine origin
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About the Name Tunney
Tunney is a boy name .
Tunney is currently ranked #9,730 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tunney include Tun, Tunn, Tunny, Tunnie, Tuy, Tuie, and Tunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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