Scottish · Boy name
Kenneth
“handsome or born of fire”
About the name Kenneth
Kenneth is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name ‘Coinneach’, meaning ‘handsome’ or ‘born of fire’. The name has been borne by several Scottish kings and notable figures throughout history. Kenneth MacAlpin is recognized as the first king of Scotland, uniting the Scots and Picts.
- Meaning
- handsome or born of fire
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEN-ith(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Kenneth
- Kenneth James
- Kenneth Alexander
- Kenneth Michael
- Kenneth Lee
- Kenneth Thomas
Questions about Kenneth
- What does Kenneth mean?
- Kenneth is a Scottish name meaning "handsome or born of fire".
- How do you pronounce Kenneth?
- Kenneth is pronounced KEN-ith, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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