Origin, Meaning, And History Of Mackenna
Mackenna is a modern American name for girls. It is a variant of the nameMcKennawhich comes from an Irish and Scottish surname Mac Cionaodha. This surname is derived from the name Cionaodh, the modern Irish version of Cináed. It is possibly made up of the Old Irish elements ‘cin’ meaning ‘respect,’ ‘esteem,’ ‘affection,’ or ‘cinid’ meaning ‘be born’ or ‘come into being’ and ‘áed’ meaning ‘fire.’ Therefore, the name could mean ‘fiery love’ or ‘born from fire.’
Some people also believe that Mackenna means ‘born of Cionaodha’ or ‘daughter of Cionaodh/Cionaoith.’ Usually, in Scotland, the mac- prefix to a name denotes son (1). Though traditionally used as a surname, Mackenna has also gained recognition in the US as a first name.
Mackenna’s popularity as a name increased rapidly during the 1990s. It was possibly considered a feminine alternative to the unisex (and used majorly for boys)Mackenzie. Coincidentally, Mackenzie is also derived from a Scottish surname. It is the English version of the Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich which comes from the name Coinneach. This name, in turn, comes from the Old Irish name Cainnech consisting of the element caín meaning ‘handsome’ or ‘fair.’
Though Mackenna does not have any direct variants, the name McKenna has a variant spelled asMakenna. It could be considered to be a variant of Mackenna too.
Mackenna has also made its way into pop culture. The 1969 American Western movieMackenna’s Goldfeatures this name. The movie had an ensemble cast of Gregory Peck, Camilla Sparv, Omar Sharif, and Julie Newmar in lead roles.
New parents attracted to quirky names starting from Mac- can select this unique name for their child. If you think this name with fire in it would be the right fit for your little one, read on.
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Famous People With The Name Mackenna
- Benjamín Vicuña MackennaChilean politician, journalist, and historian, known for writing several Spanish books
- Stephen MacKennaIrish journalist, linguist, and writer, known for translating the Greek works of Plotinus in English
- Juan MackennaIrish-Chilean military officer, known as the hero of the Chilean War of Independence and for creating the Corps of Military Engineers in the Chilean Army
- John MacKennaIrish playwright and novelist, known for producing the radio series Someone has to Do It and Secret Gardens of the Heart
Mackenna On The Popularity Chart
Mackenna saw a rise in popularity and ranking from the 1990s. Check out the SSA graphs below to know more.
Popularity Over Time
Mackenna was rarely used in the 1980s. However, its popularity rose exponentially from the 90s and in 2008, 187 babies per million were named Mackenna.
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In 1987, Mackenna stood at the 12,438th position. However, its rank improved dramatically and it ranked 2,192 in 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Mackenna?
The name Mackenna means son of cionaodh in celtic, son of coinneach in gaelic, son of kenneth.
2. What is the origin of the name Mackenna?
Mackenna has an Irish origin.
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