Canning - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Canning \c(a)-nni-

is of French origin, and its meaning is "official of the church". Occupational name. Variant of Cannon.

Canning has 1 variant form: Cannan.

For more information, see also the related name Channing.

Baby names that sound like Canning are Cunningham and Cunninghame.

Canning is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8406 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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