Blaney

Blaney Meaning & Origin

About Blaney
The name "Blaney" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Bléine," meaning "descendant of Bléine." The exact meaning of Bléine is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the word "bláth," meaning "flower" or "blossom." As a surname, Blaney is associated with individuals who are creative, expressive, and have a deep appreciation for beauty and nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Blaney is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 41.67% and females 58.33%, based on recent birth statistics.

Blaney Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B4050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L EY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbleɪni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blaney in Braille

Here's how to represent Blaney in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Blaney in braille

How to Spell the Name Blaney in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Blaney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Blaney in sign language

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