Delaney is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubhshláine, Dubh meaning black and Sláine for the River Sláine (Slaney). DeLaney is also of Norman origin. There is a branch of Dulaneys in the United States who trace back to a Thomas Delany.

What origin is the name Delaney?

English (of Norman origin): habitational name for someone from any of various minor places in northern France named from Old French aunaie 'alder grove'.

What does the name Delaney stand for?

Meaning of Delaney

Delaney means “from the alder grove” (from Old French “aulne” = alder”) and “descendant of Dubhshláine” or “descendant of the dark defiance” (from Old Irish “dubh” = dark/black + “slán” = defiance).