Names Mahony

Mahony

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The Mahony name is derived from the Gaelic O'Mathghamhna, meaning bear or warrior.
Popularity
The name Mahony is not very popular in the world, and there are few statistics available on its usage. It may be more commonly used in Ireland and other parts of the United Kingdom.

cartoon of the name Mahony
Cartoon of Mahony

Mahony Name meanings & History

The Mahony name is derived from the Gaelic O'Mathghamhna, meaning bear or warrior. From the Malagasy name for the Sesamum indicum tree. Mahony is typically used as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Mahony: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mahony:

M: Mushy,Mother,Memory,Mommy,Memorabilia,Maternal,Manipulative

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry

H: Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hope,Haggle,Hyper

O: Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nagging,Nutrition,Nice

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Mahony is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name

Famous People

There are few famous people with the name Mahony, but one notable figure is J. Buckley Mahoney, an American football player who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1950s.