Irish surname-derived name; original personal-name meaning is uncertain
Unisex
Kennedy
An Irish surname used as a given name
Meaning
Kennedy is a given name derived from an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cinnéidigh. Historically, it was more commonly used as a surname and masculine given name, but it has also become popular for girls in modern English-speaking countries. Its use as a first name has been influenced by the prominence of the Kennedy family in American public life. The original meaning of the older Gaelic personal name is not entirely certain, so simplified translations should be treated cautiously. At Baby Name Care, Kennedy is presented as a confident, contemporary unisex option with Irish heritage and a recognizable international profile.
Origin & Background
The name Kennedy is associated with Irish Gaelic surname, Anglicized from Ó Cinnéidigh.
Cultural / Religious associations
Pronunciation
KEN-uh-dee
/ˈkɛn.ə.di/
Numerology
Pythagorean
6
Chaldean
9
Lucky Number
6
Name Style
Variations
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