Kennedy
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kennedy
The name Kennedy derives from the Irish Gaelic "Ó Cinnéidigh," meaning "descendant of Cinnéidigh," where "Cinnéidigh" itself means "ugly head" or "misshapen head" from "ceann" (head) and "éideach" (ugly).
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Etymology
The name Kennedy derives from the Irish Gaelic "Ó Cinnéidigh," meaning "descendant of Cinnéidigh," where "Cinnéidigh" itself means "ugly head" or "misshapen head" from "ceann" (head) and "éideach" (ugly). It is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with notable prominence through the Kennedy family of American politicians, particularly President John F. Kennedy and his family.
Kennedy currently ranks #85 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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