Mckenzie
English (Modern) · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Mckenzie
The given name 'Mckenzie' means "son of Coinneach" (or "fair/bright one"), derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname MacCoinnich.
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Etymology
The given name 'Mckenzie' means "son of Coinneach" (or "fair/bright one"), derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname MacCoinnich. It is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in the Scottish Highlands as a clan name, and has no specific religious association.
Mckenzie currently ranks #576 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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