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Delaney is an Irish surname that has become increasingly popular as a given name for girls. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubhlaidhe, meaning 'descendant of Dubhlaidh,' where 'Dubh' means 'black' and 'laidh' refers to a type of warrior or soldier. Therefore, Delaney can be interpreted as 'descendant of the black warrior.'