Loney

Loney is an uncommon given name that originated as an English surname, derived from Old French 'l'aulnai,' meaning 'alder grove' or from the Old English 'lane-eg,' referring to a 'long island.' As a first name, Loney has never achieved widespread popularity but appears occasionally in historical records, particularly in the American South and rural communities. Despite its phonetic similarity to 'lonely,' the name has separate etymological roots. Loney has a distinctive sound that combines traditional surname qualities with a friendly, approachable ending. The name may appeal to families looking to honor surname traditions or seeking an uncommon masculine name with historical roots that remains recognizable and relatively easy to pronounce.

Loney is also given to girls.

Pronounced LOH-nee.

As of October 2026, Loney ranked #7676 for boys in US births in 1987 and #4052 for girls in US births in 1939 SSA, peaked at #884 for boys in 1903 and #1033 for girls in 1894.