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Feeney

FEE-nee

Feeney (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the raven.". Example: “Feeney is a fairly common surname of Irish origin.”

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An Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the raven."

"Feeney is a fairly common surname of Irish origin."

Word forms

Feeneys plural

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Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Fiannaidhe (“descendant of Fiannaidhe”), a byname meaning "warrior", from fiann (“army”).

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Feeney

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Feeney” mean?

The word “Feeney” means an Irish surname, an anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the raven.".

How do you pronounce “Feeney”?

“Feeney” is pronounced FEE-nee (/ˈfini/ in IPA).

How do you use “Feeney” in a sentence?

Here is “Feeney” used in a sentence: “Feeney is a fairly common surname of Irish origin.”

What part of speech is “Feeney”?

“Feeney” is a name.