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Makenna

Girl

Irish, Gaelic origin · /muh-KEN-uh/ · modern

Meaning: Descendant of Cionaodh.

Popularity 72/1003 syllables↓ Falling

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Today, Makenna is a popular, familiar name (popularity 72/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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Makenna is a feminine given name derived from the Irish surname Mac Cionaodha, meaning 'descendant of Cionaodh'. Cionaodh itself is an old Gaelic name composed of elements meaning 'ancient' and 'fire'. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a first name in recent decades, reflecting a trend of using surnames as given names.

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