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[Facts] Origin of Canny
HiMy name is Canny, and I wondered what the origins of it could be. Both my parents passed away when I was very young, and I do not know the rest of my family, so I have no idea of why I got this name.I have read the definition in dictionaries, but is this a real name...?Thanks!C
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If we were to define a "real name" as one that's borne by more than one unrelated person on the planet, than Canny qualifies. I knew a fellow with this first name in the US Army a few decades back. Unfortunately, the difference in our ranks at the time (I was the low man) prevented me from asking personal questions like how he got his name. Mostly I called him "Sergeant."I do recall that he was from West Virginia. Beyond that, I can't offer you much help.
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