Oak grove or dweller near the oaks
Derived from the Old French word 'chesnaie', meaning a grove of oak trees. It was originally a locational surname brought to England after the Norman Conquest. In a modern context, it is a rare gender-neutral choice that feels both preppy and nature-oriented.
Less common today
Cheney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,603 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent American criminal defense attorney
Character in the novel series 'The Chronicles of Zion' · The Chronicles of Zion
