Kenneth

handsome / born of fire

GenderBoyOriginScottishSay itKEN-ethPopularityUncommon

Pronounced KEN-eth

About the name Kenneth

Kenneth is a royal Scottish name meaning handsome, tied to Scotland's founding king Kenneth MacAlpin. It's classic and dignified.

Kenneth boys are often warm, capable, and quietly self-assured.

Fun fact

Kenneth MacAlpin is traditionally regarded as the first King of Scots.

Nicknames for Kenneth

KenKenny

Variations

CoinneachKennyKenneth

Famous people named Kenneth

Kenneth Branagh (actor)

Sibling name ideas

Fiona Isla Malcolm Duncan

Similar names

Malcolmservant of Saint Columba Duncanbrown warrior Kennahandsome, born of fire Airliefrom the airy meadow Alanhandsome / little rock Arranfrom the island of Arran Aulayforefather's descendant Ayrsmooth flowing

Themes

Royal Strong Vintage

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