Kenny
KEH-nee
Popularity
#7394
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
52,319
Peak Year
#1,952 in 1960
First Recorded
1908
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kenny is a diminutive of Kenneth, a Scottish and Irish name derived from 'Coinneach,' meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire.'
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Kenny Rogers
American singer, songwriter, and actor.
Kenny G
American saxophonist.
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