Notable PersonAmerican
Coney Island
Historic amusement park destination in Brooklyn
Biography
While primarily a place name, it has been referenced in numerous cultural works and is a historic amusement destination in Brooklyn, New York.
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Notable Person
Nationality
American
Thinking about the name
Coney
English origin
“A playful, informal name possibly derived from coney, an archaic spelling of 'rabbit,' or as a nickname form related to Conrad or other Con- names. Coney has a whimsical, lighthearted quality with historical literary or colloquial charm. Its brevity and soft ending make it approachable and friendly.”