Origin, Meaning, and History of Mckenna
McKenna is an Irish surname and a gender-neutral Scottish Gaelic name. It is an anglicized variant of the Gaelic name Mac Cionaodha, which means ‘son of Cionnaith’ or of the Galloway surname ‘MacCionaodha.’ Cionaodha was a male given name of the two elements — ‘Cion’ and ‘Aodh.’ Cion means ‘respect and love,’ and ‘Aodh’ refers to the Celtic God of fire. It also denotes the one who is Aodh’s beloved; therefore, the name is thought to mean ‘fiery love.’
In the Irish origin, it means ‘son of the handsome one.’ Kenneth and Cionaodh are two names linked with the surname. There were numerous families with the surname Mckenna in Ireland, and it was a common name for centuries.
McKenna was initially used as a surname in Scotland for a family that descended from a patriarch named Kenneth. The prefix ‘Mc’ or ‘Mac’ indicates ‘son of’ in Ireland and Scotland, and ‘Kenna’ is an abbreviation for Kenneth.
This surname originated in Scotland in the 13th century. McKenna is also a more creative version of Makena, a Hawaiian place name that means ‘many gathered.’ McKenna is most likely a response to naming trends that welcome surnames as given names in the United States towards the close of the twentieth century.
The phonetic spelling of the beautiful three- syllabled-name Mckenna is Me-kehn-e. There are many variations to this beautiful and unique three-syllable name. These include MacKenna, McKennah, Mackendra, MaKeena, MaKennah, and MacKennah.
The name Mckenna has also appeared in film and television. These include Jane Seymore as Elise McKenna inSomewhere in Time, Jonathon Alexander McKenna, a character in the New Zealand soap operaShortland Street, Boyd Holbrook’s character Quinn McKenna in the 2018 filmThe Predator, and Ginger McKenna, in the 1995 filmCasino.
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Famous People With The Name Mckenna
- Alex McKennaAmerican actress and voice-over artist known for her role in The Stupids.
- Makeena CowgillAmerican actress, known for her voice in Bambi II.
- 麦肯纳恩典American actress, known for her role in The Handmaid’s Tale and the sitcom Crash & Bernstein.
- Lori McKennaAmerican folk singer, known for being nominated for the Grammy award and winning Best country song in 2016.
- Kristian ‘Kit’ Kerr MckennaAmerican baseball player, known for pitching for Baltimore Orioles and Brooklyn Bridegrooms.
Mckenna On The Popularity Chart
Mckenna is a unique and beautiful name. The name has fluctuated in popularity during the last decade. Take a look at the graph to get an idea about its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
根据社会保障Administration data, Its popularity peaked in 2002 with 1,795 babies per million named Mckenna. Take a look at the graph to get an idea of its popularity.
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According to the most recent Social Security Administration data in the United States, Mckenna, a beautiful name, was ranked 177th when it peaked its popularity in 2002.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Mckenna
These names have a ring similar to that of Mckenna’s and could be excellent choices if you’re seeking a beautiful name with a similar sound.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Mckenna
The classic name Mckenna means ‘son of cionaodh.’ These are a few different names with similar meanings based on the several names Mckenna could have originated from.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Mckenna?
The name Mckenna means ‘son of Cionnaith.’
2. What is the origin of the name Mckenna?
Mckenna is of Scottish-Gaelic and Irish origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Mckenna?
Mckenna is pronounced as mc-ken-na.
4. What are some middle names that go well with McKenna?
There are various unique middle names that pair with Mckenna. These include Lexie, meaning defender of men, Catalina, meaning warlike, Silvia, meaning woodland, Eleanor, meaning shining light, and Remington, meaning place on a riverbank.
5. What is the historical background on the name McKenna?
Mckenna is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic term Mac Cionaodha meaning “son of Cionnaith.” Mac Cionaodha is derived from Cionaodh, a given name and a modern Irish form of Cináed. The historical lineage of the family of McKennas was in Truagh, Ulster, County Monaghan, Ireland. In these areas, they were known as “The Lords Of Truagh.”
