Pinkney

Pinkney Origin and Meaning

The name Pinkney is a boy's name.

Pinkney is a masculine name derived from an Old English surname that originally referred to someone from a place with many 'pink' flowers or from a hill covered in pinks (a type of flower). The name blends history with natural imagery, though it remains quite rare as a first name. In the American South, Pinkney has occasionally been used as a given name since the 19th century, often honoring family surnames. Notable bearers include American politicians and military figures from earlier centuries. While uncommon today, it offers a distinctive option for parents interested in surname-as-first-name traditions or seeking to honor family lineage.

Pinkney Rank in US Top 1000

# 955 in the US

Famous People Named Pinkney

• Pinkney "Pink" Anderson American blues singer and guitarist
• Pinkney Lugenbeel U.S. Army colonel
• Pinkney L. Near American art curator
• Pinkney H. Walker American jurist