Kenneth
/ˈkɛn.əθ/noun
A male given name of Gaelic origin, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire.'
Did you know?Kenneth was a name used by Scottish kings, linking it to power, nobility, and an ancient warrior spirit.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Celtic
Proto-Celtic
*kʲen
“to know, to recognize, or to be in the presence of.”
Old Irish
Old Irish
Cennétig
“a personal name meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'.”
Middle Irish
Middle Irish
Cennéid
“a variation of the name, still reflecting beauty and nobility.”
Modern Gaelic
Modern Gaelic
Coinneach
“the Gaelic form of Kenneth, retaining its meaning of 'handsome'.”
Modern English
English
Kenneth
“adopted as a male given name, widely popularized in the 19th century.”