Kenneth is a given name of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicised form of two entirely different Gaelic personal names: Cainnech and Cináed. The modern Gaelic form of Cainnech is Coinneach; the name was derived from a byname meaning "handsome", "comely".[1] A short form of Kenneth is Ken.
Pronunciation | /ˈkɛnɪθ/ |
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Gender | Male |
Language(s) | English |
Origin | |
Meaning | Handsome, Fire-born |
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Related names | Cainnech/Coinneach, Cináed |
The second part of the name Cinaed is derived either from the Celtic *aidhu, meaning "fire",[2] or else Brittonic jʉ:ð meaning "lord".[3]
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