Sweeney
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About Sweeney
The double 'e' gives this Celtic surname a genial sound. It derives from an old Irish name — Suibhne (SHEEV-ne) that was borne by several early saints and kings, including, unfortunately, one known as Mad Sweeney who spent his life living in trees and composing nature poetry. Another possible drawback is the association with Sweeney Todd, the bloodthirsty butcher of Sondheim stage-musical fame.
Sweeney for boys
But if you can put all that aside, Sweeney makes a cheery choice.
Sweeney for girls
Friendly-sounding name with big "Sweeney Todd" downside.
Pronounced SWEE-nee.
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Sweeney in pop culture
- Sweeney ToddBoy
the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, British folk figure and subject of musical and film "Sweeney Todd"
- Mad Sweeney aka Suibhne mac ColmainBoy
king of the Dál nAraidi, driven insane by St. Ronan's curse, subject of the Irish tale The Buile Shuibhne or Mad Sweeney
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main character in "Sweeney Agonistes" by T.S. Eliot, based on Mad Sweeney
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character in the novel At Swim,Two,Birds by Flann O'Brien, based on Mad Sweeney
- "The SweeneyBoy
" TV series named after Sweeney Todd, Cockney rhyming slang for "flying squad"
- Sweeney ToddGirl
legendary "Demon Barber of Fleet Street," basis for the title musical and film
Variations & nicknames
- SweenyBoy