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Mckenna

muh-KEN-uh

Popularity

#377

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

43,728

Peak Year

#1,804 in 2002

First Recorded

1972

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

McKenna is an Irish surname meaning 'son of Cionaodha', which is interpreted as 'fire born' or 'handsome'.

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KennaMac

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • McKenna Grace

    American actress.

Nicknames

KennaMac

Spelling Variations

MakennaMc Kenna

Similar Names

RileyKennedyAinsleyTeaganRowan

Personality Traits

IndependentAmbitiousStrong-willedIntelligent

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