Kennedy
Name Meaning
An Anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Cinnéidigh, meaning "helmeted chief." Used as both a boys' and a girls' name. Well-known Kennedys: President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert Kennedy, and the rest of their clan.
Origin
Gaelic, Irish, Scottish, Celtic/Gaelic
Theme
Surname, Gender-neutral, Presidents, Popular
Syllables
3
Famous Namesakes
President John F. Kennedy
Popularity in 2019
#65
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