Kenneth
Means born fire
Kenneth is a male given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "handsome" or "born of fire." It was borne by early Scottish kings, including Kenneth MacAlpin, traditionally considered the first king of a unified Scotland.
The name peaked in mid-20th-century America: Kenny was the third Kenneth in his family.
Ken and Kenny are common diminutives.
Of Irish-Welsh descent
- GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
patronymic · given name · forename · etymology · genealogy · naming · christening
Named elevated regions
- EdinburghScotland's seat of government
- GlasgowScotland's most populous city
- GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
clan · tartan · kilt · bagpipes · thistle · loch · heather · whisky
Celtic
Of Irish-Welsh descent
heritage · patronymic · given name · forename · etymology · genealogy · naming · christening
Highlands
Named elevated regions
- EdinburghScotland's seat of government
- GlasgowScotland's most populous city
- GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition
Celtic · clan · tartan · kilt · bagpipes · thistle · loch · heather · whisky · Hogmanay
male
Sperm-producing sex
son · father · brother · husband · he · him · his · traditional · classic · mid-century