Kennedy Name Meaning & Origin
/KEN-uh-dee/Name Origin
The name Kennedy is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Cinnéidigh', meaning 'helmeted head'. It became a surname and later a given name, popularized in the United States and Ireland.
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American (Caucasian) 50% -
Irish (Celtic) 30% -
British (Anglo-Saxon) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kennedy
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Kennedy in the US (SSA Data):
Kennedy Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.