Burney - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Burney \b(u)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "island of the brook". Place name.

Burney has 3 variant forms: Beirney, Beirnie and Burnie.

For more information, see also related names Birney and Burns.

Baby names that sound like Burney are Barney and Burne.

Burney is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2865 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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