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Kenneth Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "kenneth" is "handsome", and is used often for "boys".

Name
kenneth
Meaning
handsome
Pronunciation
ken-eth
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Kenneth Name Details

The name Kenneth is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Coinneach, meaning 'handsome'. It was traditionally used as a given name in Scotland, reflecting the importance of the clan system where names often derived from the ancestral clan chiefs or leaders. Kenneth became popular as a baby name in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.

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