Kennedy
KEN-ə-dee
Popularity
#89
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
98,080
Peak Year
#4,687 in 2015
First Recorded
1912
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Kennedy is an Irish surname-turned-first name, derived from the Gaelic name Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
John F. Kennedy
35th President of the United States.
Kennedy McMann
American actress.
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