Kentigern

chief lord

GenderBoyOriginScottishSay itKEN-tih-gurnPopularityUncommon
Pronounced KEN-tih-gurn

About the name Kentigern

Kentigern is the formal name of Saint Mungo, Glasgow's beloved patron saint. It's rare, weighty, and deeply historic.

Kentigern boys tend to be devoted, thoughtful, and quietly principled.

Fun fact

Saint Kentigern, better known as Saint Mungo, founded the city of Glasgow.

Nicknames for Kentigern

Ken

Variations

MungoKentigernKentigren

Famous people named Kentigern

  • Saint Kentigern (Mungo, patron saint of Glasgow)

Sibling name ideas

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