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Finney

Finney (name) means an English surname and given name. Example: “The actor Finney received acclaim for his stage work.”

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An English surname and given name.
"The actor Finney received acclaim for his stage work."

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Etymology

Habitational surname from several minor places in Cheshire, from either Old English finig (“heap”) or finn (“coarse grass”) + ġehæġ (“an enclosed piece of land”).

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What does “Finney” mean?

The word “Finney” means an English surname and given name.

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Here is “Finney” used in a sentence: “The actor Finney received acclaim for his stage work.”

What part of speech is “Finney”?

“Finney” is a name.

What is the meaning of Finney?

"Finney" (name) means an English surname and given name.

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