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First name Rooney - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Irish
Nameday
Meaning
Rooney is a gender-neutral name with Irish roots, derived from the medieval Gaelic surname *Ó Ruanaidh*. It translates to “descendant of a champion.” Notable bearers of the name include actress Rooney Mara, actor Mickey Rooney, journalist Andy Rooney of *60 Minutes*, and the Rooney family, owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Famous people with the first name Rooney
- Wayne Rooney (English footballer and coach)
- Mickey Rooney (Actor)
- Rooney Mara (American actress)
- Francis Rooney (American diplomat and politician)
- Sally Rooney (Writer)
- Coleen Rooney (Writer)
- Andy Rooney (Writer)
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