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Origin: French

Meaning: From the oak wood, oak tree, oak-hearted

If you dream of living and raising a family amongst nature and surrounded by oak trees, then the name Cheney was made for you. This masculine name has French origins and holds the meaning “from the oak wood,” “oak tree,” and “oak-hearted.” It is the perfect moniker if you are looking to raise baby to be a lover of the outdoors. Cheney has also been used as a surname, with a notable holder being past US Vice President Dick Cheney.