Sweeney - Unique Boy Names

Name Orchard

Sweeney

/ˈswiːni/

🔥🔥
Uncommon

Meaning

pleasant, well-going

Represents a blend of ancestral pride and individuality, often associated with resilience and a bold spirit.

Symbolism

Embodies duality—gentle origins contrasted with dramatic, intense modern associations such as justice, revenge, and transformation.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic patronymic 'Mac Suibhne,' meaning 'son of Suibhne,' where Suibhne comes from 'suibh,' meaning 'pleasant' or 'sweet.' Historically rooted in medieval Scotland and Ireland.

Style & Origin

literary
artistic

Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Sweeney began as a surname derived from Gaelic 'Mac Suibhne,' meaning 'pleasant' or

nameorchard.com

Explore More Unique Boy Names

Discover hundreds of beautiful names in this category

Sweeney (Unique Boy Names) - What Does Sweeney Mean? | Name Orchard