Political LeaderAmerican1941 – present
Dick Cheney
46th U.S. Vice President, Secretary of Defense
Biography
46th Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was previously Secretary of Defense and a U.S. Representative from Wyoming.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1941
Thinking about the name
Cheney
English origin
“A surname-style first name with Anglo-American roots, originally derived from an Old English place name. Cheney carries a preppy, literary quality reminiscent of New England tradition, while functioning as a modern unisex choice. The name appeals to parents seeking understated sophistication with historical grounding.”