Gurney Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gurney Name at a Glance

Name	Gurney
Meaning	'King John' James Jurney, servant to Lady Faulconbridge.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gurney Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gurney means “'King John' James Jurney, servant to Lady Faulconbridge”. 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.

Gurney Name Origin

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

Is Gurney a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gurney

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