Kennedy (surname)

Kennedy
Pronunciation/ˈkɛnɪdi/
Language(s)Gaelic, Irish
Origin
MeaningDerived either from Ó Cinnéide meaning grandson of Cinnédidh, or "ceann" and "éidigh". "Ceann" comes from the Gaelic word meaning "chieftain" (a leader of a clan or tribe), and "éidigh" comes from the Gaelic word meaning "helmet". The name can be translated to mean "helmeted chief or leader".
Region of originIreland and Scotland
Other names
Related namesO'Kennedy and Kennedie

Kennedy, with variant forms O'Kennedy and Kennedie, is a surname of Irish and Scottish origin that has also been used as a given name.

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