Linney

Linney is a surname of English origin. It is found in English-speaking countries and has been borne by several individuals across various fields, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The name is most widely recognized today through the work of actress Laura Linney, who has appeared in film, television, and theatre since the 1990s and has received multiple award nominations and wins.

Beyond Laura Linney, other people with the surname have contributed to areas such as academia, sports, and public service, though they may be less prominent in popular media. As a term, Linney is primarily encountered as a family name rather than a geographic or institutional name.

In fiction and media, the surname Linney may be used for characters or as part of fictional families, reflecting its common usage as a surname in English-speaking contexts. There is no widely known city or major geographic feature that is universally identified simply as Linney. The name thus remains primarily a surname with occasional appearances in cultural and literary works.