| Pronunciation | /ˈkɛnɪdi/ |
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| Language(s) | Gaelic, Irish |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Derived 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 origin | Ireland and Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | O'Kennedy and Kennedie |
Kennedy, with variant forms O'Kennedy and Kennedie, is a surname of Irish origin that has also been used as a given name.