Cronyn

Irish

"dark one"

Cronyn Origin and Meaning

The name Cronyn is a boy's name.

Cronyn is a rare masculine name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from surnames within these Celtic traditions. It likely stems from the Gaelic "Ó Croinin" meaning "descendant of Cronin," with the root possibly connected to words meaning "dark" or "swarthy." The name gained some recognition through Canadian-American actor Hume Cronyn. As a first name, Cronyn appears infrequently in official records, making it an uncommon choice that carries a distinguished, traditional quality. The trend of using surnames as first names has made choices like Cronyn more acceptable in contemporary naming practices, though it remains distinctively unusual and carries a strong Celtic heritage.