US Popularity Rank: 28957

Origin: Irish

Meaning: From Abene; Black of Eanach, Black of Eamhain

Daveney is a last name that braves boundaries as a given name for girls. A British surname, Daveney came to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, which created many French-inspired titles. A variant of D'Abene, Daveney means “from Abene,” an area with a castle in Normandy. Daveney is also considered a form of the Irish last name Devaney, possibly stemming from Duibheamhna, meaning “black of Eamhain,” or Duibheanaigh, meaning “black of Eanach.” Daveney has journeyed far and embraced many changes, lending your little one an enduring name that can adapt to their personality.