Mekenzi
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mekenzi
Mekenzi is a modern spelling variant of Mackenzie, derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "Mackenzie," meaning "son of Coinneach" (Coinneach being a Gaelic form of Kenneth, meaning "handsome" or "fair").
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Etymology
Mekenzi is a modern spelling variant of Mackenzie, derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "Mackenzie," meaning "son of Coinneach" (Coinneach being a Gaelic form of Kenneth, meaning "handsome" or "fair"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Scotland, with Scottish-Irish heritage roots and no specific religious association, though it became popular as a given name for all genders in late 20th-century North America.
Mekenzi currently ranks #14,705 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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