Kenneth
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɛnɪθ/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | 'Handsome', 'fire-born' |
| Other names | |
| Short form(s) | Ken |
| Related names | Cainnech/Coinneach, Cináed |
Kenneth is a given name of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicised form of two entirely different Gaelic personal names: Cainnech and Cináed. The modern Gaelic form of Cainnech is Coinneach; the name was derived from a byname meaning "handsome", "comely".