Irish · Girl name
Mckenna
“son of Cionnaith; meaning uncertain”
About the name Mckenna
Mckenna is an Irish name derived from the surname Mac Cionnaith, which means ‘son of Cionnaith’ in Gaelic. The personal name Cionnaith has an uncertain meaning, and while some have speculated connections to words meaning ‘handsome’ or ‘born of fire’, there is no definitive etymology. A notable bearer is the American actress Mckenna Grace, recognized for her role in the film Gifted.
- Meaning
- son of Cionnaith; meaning uncertain
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- muh-KEN-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Mckenna
- Mckenna Lynn
- Mckenna Marie
- Mckenna Grace
- Mckenna Anne
- Mckenna Elizabeth
Questions about Mckenna
- What does Mckenna mean?
- Mckenna is an Irish name meaning "son of Cionnaith; meaning uncertain".
- How do you pronounce Mckenna?
- Mckenna is pronounced muh-KEN-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Mckenna?
- Variants of Mckenna include Makenna, Mackenna.
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