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Mackenna

muh-KEH-nuh

Popularity

#2990

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

3,620

Peak Year

#187 in 2008

First Recorded

1986

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Mackenna is an Irish surname-turned-first name meaning 'son of Cionaed'. Cionaed means 'born of fire' or 'fire sprung'.

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MackKenna

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mackenna Needham

    American actress known for television work

Nicknames

MackKenna

Spelling Variations

McKennaMakennaMackena

Similar Names

KennedyTierneyTeaganAislinn

Personality Traits

IndependentStrong-willedCreativeConfident

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