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Ney

♂
nay'nay'1 syllable
🇫🇷French
Artistic

MEANING

A name often used as a surname

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old French 'nei', meaning 'born near'

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically used as a surname, particularly in France.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Associated with Michel Ney, a French military commander during the Napoleonic Wars.

🇬🇧English
Melodic

MEANING

Short form of names like 'Neyland'

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from place names or surnames.

CULTURAL NOTES

Sometimes used as a given name or nickname in English-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has appeared sporadically as a first name in various English-speaking countries.

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