Carney

Meaning of Carney

Carney is a unisex name that has its origins in Ireland. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Catharnaigh, meaning "victorious champion" or "warrior". The name Carney has associations with strength and bravery. In British English, it is pronounced as KAHR-nee (/kɑːrˈniː/), while in American English, it is also pronounced as KAHR-nee (/kɑrˈni/). A variation of this name is Carnie. Over the years, the popularity of the name Carney has fluctuated in the United States. While it has not been a highly ranked name in recent decades, it had some moderate popularity during the mid-20th century.

Pronunciation

British English

• Pronunced as KAHR-nee (/kɑːrˈniː/)

American English

• Pronunced as KAHR-nee (/kɑrˈni/)

• Carson
• Carver
• Carsten
• Carlisle
• Carnie
• Carnell
• Carey