Mackinley
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mackinley
Mackinley is a variant spelling of McKinley, derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Fhionnlaigh, meaning "son of Finlay" (from "mac" meaning son and "Fionnlaigh" derived from fair-haired or fair-warrior).
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Etymology
Mackinley is a variant spelling of McKinley, derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Fhionnlaigh, meaning "son of Finlay" (from "mac" meaning son and "Fionnlaigh" derived from fair-haired or fair-warrior). The name gained prominence in the United States through President William McKinley (1897–1901) and has been used as both a surname and given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Mackinley currently ranks #8,153 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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