Scottish · Unisex name
Mckinley
“son of the fair hero”
About the name Mckinley
Mckinley is a Scottish surname and given name derived from the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, meaning ‘son of Fionnlagh.’ The personal name Fionnlagh itself is composed of the elements ‘fionn,’ meaning ‘fair’ or ‘white,’ and ‘laoch,’ meaning ‘hero.’ Mckinley became more widely recognized in the United States, especially after William McKinley, who served as President. The name is now used for both boys and girls, reflecting its transition from a surname to a given name.
- Meaning
- son of the fair hero
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- muh-KIN-lee(3 syl.)
Middle names for Mckinley
- Mckinley James
- Mckinley Taylor
- Mckinley Morgan
- Mckinley Reese
- Mckinley Alex
Questions about Mckinley
- What does Mckinley mean?
- Mckinley is a Scottish name meaning "son of the fair hero".
- How do you pronounce Mckinley?
- Mckinley is pronounced muh-KIN-lee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Mckinley?
- Variants of Mckinley include Mackinley.
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