Mackinsley
Scottish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mackinsley
Mackinsley is a modern English given name derived from the Scottish surname MacKinsley, which combines "Mac" (meaning "son of") with Kinsley, itself stemming from Old English elements meaning "royal" or "kingly" settlement.
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Etymology
Mackinsley is a modern English given name derived from the Scottish surname MacKinsley, which combines "Mac" (meaning "son of") with Kinsley, itself stemming from Old English elements meaning "royal" or "kingly" settlement. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, and has become popular as a given name since the late 20th century, with no significant historical context beyond its use as a contemporary surname-turned-first-name.
Mackinsley currently ranks #16,780 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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