Cunningham Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cunningham Name at a Glance

Name	Cunningham
Meaning	Village that has a milk pail.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cunningham Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cunningham means “Village that has a milk pail”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cunningham Name Origin

Our database records Cunningham under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cunningham a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cunningham is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cunningham

When considering Cunningham for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.