Rooney

Rooney is the anglicized version of 'O Ruanaidh or 'champion' derived from a Gaelic first name, Ruanaidh. The letter 'O' in the starting lets you know the conveyor of the name is a 'descendent of a champion'; however, precisely which champion and where his abilities lay is lost to history. Both boys and girls can be given the name Rooney, and the meaning of Rooney is 'descendent of the champion.' Rooney can be pronounced as Ro(o)- ney. The celebrity actress Rooney Mara has, without any help, changed this Gaelic name into a proper and exquisite name for girls. The most popular Rooney, Mickey Rooney, was initially conceived by Joseph Yule. Rooney is an unbiased name with Irish origin. Although, Rooney is normally seen as a last name, it is quickly becoming a popular first name. The credit for the popularity of the name Rooney goes to Soccer star Wayne Rooney.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

descendent of the champion

Origin

English or Gaelic surname

Numerology

R is for romp, you know how to have fun!

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

E is for eternal, your spirit will live.

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Rooney lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Rooney

• William Henry Fitzhugh "Rooney" Lee U.S. Confederate General and Congressman from Virginia; son of General Robert E. Lee
• Rooney Roon American rapper of group Ultramagnetic MCs
• Rooney L. Bowen American politician
• Rooney Massara English Olympic rower
• John J. "Rooney" Sweeney American baseball player

Rooney in Pop Culture

• Rooney American pop,rock band
• Rooney Doodle character from children's TV series The Doodlebops