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Kennedy

Name Meaning:

Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cinnéidigh, meaning "descendant of Cinnéidigh." Cinnéidigh means "helmeted head" or "ugly head." Associated with the US political family.

Noteable Namesakes

John F. Kennedy (US President - surname); Kennedy McMann (Actress - Female); Kennedy family

Origin

Irish Gaelic

Popularity

US: #82 (Female), #962 (Male), UK: #189 (Female), Unranked (Male)

Variations/Nicknames

Ken; Kenny; Nedy; Kennedi

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