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First name Rooney - Meaning, Origin and Rating

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Irish

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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.

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