Kenneth Name Meaning
The name Kenneth comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kenneth below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kenneth Name Meaning
Scottish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, DanishAnglicized form of both COINNEACH and CINÁED. This name was borne by the Scottish king Kenneth (Cináed) mac Alpin, who united the Scots and Picts in the 9th century. It...
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