Origin, Meaning, and History Of Kennedy
Kennedy is a three-syllable English name of Irish origin. It comes from the Gaelic “Cinnéidigh,” which is formed of the two Gaelic words “ceann” and “éidigh,” meaning ‘head’ and ‘helmet’ respectively. Thus, the name Kennedy means ‘helmeted head’ or ‘armored head.’ It can be said that the name is a representation of strength and is associated with a great history of the Gaelic and Celtic people.
Although being anglicized into a given name, it is more popular as a Surname and middle name. The name got its popularity in the US as a boy’s name due to its association with the Kennedy political family, especially John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the US, who is regarded as one of the country’s most beloved leaders. On the other hand, its popularity as a girl’s name may be owed to Lisa Kennedy Montgomery, the MTV host of Alternative Nation from 1992 to 1997.
The name is believed to first appear in 1912, but it took almost a century for it to get the most popular. South Dakota is recorded as the state where the name has been a consistent top-ranking girl’s name for 23 years from 1995 to 2018.
Some common variations of this name in different cultures and languages are Kinnedius in Latin, Kennedi in English, and Uarraig in Scottish Gaelic. Some cool nicknames for this name are Ken, Kenney, Kenzie, Dee, and Didi.
Kennedy is also a popular name in pop culture. It is used as the name of fictional characters in Resident Evil as Leon S. Kennedy, the rookie police officer, and in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Kennedy, the potential slayer.
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How To Pronounce Kennedy?
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Listen to the sound of the name Kennedy in English.
Kennedy On The Popularity Chart
Let’s look at the statistical data obtained from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to learn about the popularity and ranking of the name Kennedy over the years.
Popularity Over Time
According to the graph below, the name started to gain popularity in the late 1990s and peaked in the year 2015, with 4522 babies per million having the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The graph below shows a drastic change in Kennedy’s ranking. It climbed from its lowest rank of 11175th in 1980 to its highest of 54th in 2014.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound To Kennedy
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Boy Sibling Names For Kennedy
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Girl Sibling Names For Kennedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Kennedy?
The name Kennedy means ‘armored head.’
2. What is the origin of the name Kennedy?
Kennedy has an Irish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Kennedy?
Kennedy is pronounced as ken-ne-dy.
4. What is the short form of Kennedy?
Kenny, Eddy, Edy, Nedi, and Ken are possible diminutives for Kennedy. These short forms are easy to remember and pronounce. Hence, they can also be used as nicknames.
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