The boy's name Kenneth \k(e)-nne-th\ is pronounced KEN-eth. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "fire born; good-looking". Art historian Kenneth Clark; actor Kenneth Branagh.

ORIGIN
Scottish

MEANING
Fair one, fire-sprung

Derived from two Gaelic names: Coinneach and Cinaed. Previously a Scottish surname originating with MacKenzie. Scottish bearers include several kings as well as novelist Kenneth Graham, author of "The Wind in the Willows." Listed in the U.S. among the top 100 names from 1898 to 2001. Reached its peak in 1939 at No. 13.

VARIATIONS
Kendra Kenna McKenna

ALTERNATIVES
Keneth Kenith Kennith

NICKNAMES
Kenny Ken

FAMOUS Kenneths
Kenneth Mars (actor) Kenneth Branagh (English actor)

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