Delaney
de-LAY-nee
Irish
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Delaney Origin and Meaning
The name Delaney is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "dark river".
Cheerful but laidback, surname-style Delaney is derived from the Old Irish name Dubhshláine and has become a familiar choice for girls in recent decades. Nevertheless, it has also been used for boys since the early 1900s and was equally - though rarely - given to both, right up until the 1990s.
Since then, it has been given to around 15 boys each year, with notable bearers including musician Delaney Bramlett, actor Delaney Williams, and singer Delaney Davidson. With last names as first names on trend and soft names for boys climbing the charts, Delaney could work well - and feel fresher - on a boy.
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Famous People Named Delaney
- Delaine Alvin "Delaney" BramlettAmerican singer,songwriter
- Delaney WilliamsAmerican actor
- Delaney DavidsonNew Zealand singer,songwriter
- Kevin Delaney KlineAmerican actor