English · Boy name
Kenny
“handsome, born of fire”
About the name Kenny
Kenny is a diminutive of Kenneth, a Scottish name usually explained as ‘handsome’ or ‘born of fire’, from the Gaelic names Coinneach and Cináed. Kenneth MacAlpin, a ninth-century ruler, is traditionally regarded as the first king of the Scots, which helped establish the name in Scotland. Kenny is commonly used in English-speaking countries, both as a nickname and as an independent given name, and is also a Scottish and Irish surname. Well-known bearers include the American country singer Kenny Rogers and the Scottish footballer Kenny Dalglish.
- Meaning
- handsome, born of fire
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEN-ee(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Kenny
Middle names for Kenny
- Kenny James
- Kenny Michael
- Kenny Alexander
- Kenny Thomas
- Kenny Ray
Questions about Kenny
- What does Kenny mean?
- Kenny is an English name meaning "handsome, born of fire".
- How do you pronounce Kenny?
- Kenny is pronounced KEN-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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