Ronney

English, diminutive of Veronica

Ronney Origin and Meaning

The name Ronney is a girl's name.

Ronney is a feminine name in this context, though it can be used for either gender. It's primarily derived from the Irish surname Rooney, which comes from 'Ó Ruanaidh,' meaning 'descendant of Ruanaidh' (a personal name derived from 'ruan,' meaning 'red-haired'). As a feminine given name, Ronney represents a modern, gender-fluid approach to naming. It carries the friendly, approachable quality of names ending with the '-ey' sound while maintaining a certain strength. The name gained some recognition through connections to famous bearers of the surname like soccer player Wayne Rooney, though as a feminine first name it remains uncommon, offering uniqueness while still sounding familiar and accessible.