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Kennedi
GirlIrish/Gaelic origin · /KEN-eh-dee/ · modern
Meaning: Helmeted chief.
Popularity 57/1003 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Kennedi is an uncommon name (popularity 57/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Kennedi is a modern feminine variant of the Irish surname Kennedy, which originates from the Gaelic name 'Ó Cinnéide' or 'Mac Cinnéide,' meaning 'descendant of Cinnéide.' The name Cinnéide itself is derived from the Gaelic elements 'ceann' (head) and 'éidigh' (helmeted), translating to 'helmeted chief.' The name gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States.
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