Mackenzye
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mackenzye
Mackenzye is a modern feminine spelling variant of Mackenzie, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning "son of Kenneth" (from coinneach, "fair" or "handsome").
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Etymology
Mackenzye is a modern feminine spelling variant of Mackenzie, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning "son of Kenneth" (from coinneach, "fair" or "handsome"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in North America, and has no specific religious association, though it gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century through anglicization of Scottish surnames.
Mackenzye currently ranks #15,489 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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