Origin, Meaning And History of Makenzie
Makenzie is a name that has Scottish, Irish, and Gaelic origins. The name Makenzie possesses numerous spelling variations. The name Makenzie can be translated to mean ‘child of Coinneach.’ The origins of the name Mackenzie can be taken back to the name Mackenzie. This was originally a Scottish surname and clan name later adopted because of its catchy sound as a first name. The name Mackenzie was itself derived from the name Coinneach. This name is also thought to have been a popularly used Scottish surname, the anglicized version of the Gaelic term Mac Coinnich.
The name Makenzie gained popularity after being borne by a famous American actress Mackenzie Phillipps, especially after she began appearing regularly in the television comedy One Day at a Time in 1975. In the United Kingdom, it is more common as a masculine name.
In Scottish Gaelic, the term Mac means ‘son of,’ and Kenzie means ‘the intelligent one’ or ‘the wise ruler’ or ‘the bright one.’ Another theory is that it borrows from the Old Irish name Cainnech and is often Anglicized as Kenneth. It is also a modern Scottish Gaelic form of the unrelated name Cináed. It is also possible that the name comes from the Gaelic MacCoinneach, which means ‘Son of Kenneth.’ This name was initially used as a surname, and the motto of the family with this surname was ‘I shine, not burn.’
Makenzie could also be a feminine name transferred from the popular Mackenzie surname in the 1970s. Interestingly, there is a cocktail named Mackenzie that is made of gin and fruit juices.
Makenzie can be pronounced; ‘muh-ken-zee,’ ‘maken-zie,’ or ‘Maa-KEHNZiy.’ Variations of the name Makenzie include Makenzie, Mackenzie, Mckenzie, and Makenzie. The name Makenzie can have pet names, such as Ken, Kenz, Kenzie, Mac, Mack, and Zenzie.
While Mackenzie is a common name in popular culture, its variant Makenzie without the ‘c’ is hard to find.
Makenzie
Girl
Judaism
Irish, Welsh
How To Pronounce Makenzie?
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Famous People With The Name Makenzie
- Makenzie Jade VegaAmerican teen actress, appeared as the character Grace in the television program The Good Wife on CBS. She also played Vera on the show ER.
- Makenzie LystrupAmerican planetary scientist and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of SPIE, best known as a prominent voice in civil space projects and science policy.
- Makenzie LeighAmerican actress, noted for playing the protagonist’s romantic interest in Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016).
- Makenzie WealeAustralian professional rugby league footballer, currently plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL Women’s Premiership.
Makenzie On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration chart, the popularity of the name Makenzie was low in the 1980s. However, its popularity substantially increased in the following years.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name Makenzie was the highest in 2011 with over 2,209 babies per million named Makenzie. Check out the graphical representation for detailed insights.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name Makenzie was low in the 1980s but drastically increased in the following years. The ranking of the name Makenzie saw its all-time high in 2011.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Makenzie
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Popular Sibling Names For Makenzie
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Boy Sibling Names For Makenzie
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Girl Sibling Names For Makenzie
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Other Popular Names Beginning With M
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Makenzie?
The name Makenzie means ‘son of the wise ruler.’
2. What is the origin of the name Makenzie?
Makenzie has Scottish Gaelic origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Makenzie?
Makenzie is pronounced as ‘muh-ken-zee.’
4. What are some middle names that go well with Makenzie?
Makenzie is a name with three syllables. When choosing a middle name for Makenzie, exploring options likeAlexis, meaning ‘defender,’ orColumba, signifying ‘dove,’ which also has three syllables, could be a suitable match. Given Makenzie’s Scottish origin, exploring names like Aibne, meaning ‘river,’ or Maikie, meaning ‘beloved,’ that share similar roots can also be thoughtful choices.
