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Cunningham

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biographical name (1)

Cun·​ning·​ham ˈkə-niŋ-ˌham How to pronounce Cunningham (audio)
chiefly British -niŋ-əm
Allan 1784–1842 Scottish author

Cunningham

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biographical name (2)

Merce 1919–2009 American choreographer

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“Cunningham.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cunningham. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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