Kenny

Short for Kenneth

Kenny is a masculine given name, typically a diminutive of Kenneth, used both as a childhood nickname and as an independent name into adulthood.

It gained cultural prominence through various pop culture references, most notably the character in the animated series South Park who dies repeatedly in early episodes, spawning the catchphrase "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!" The name carries an informal, approachable quality compared to the more formal Kenneth.

character

McCormick

Leading spice producer

  • cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
  • parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
  • muffledMade quieter, less distinct

immortal · death · comedy · animation · sitcom · Rogers · G · Chesney · Powers

name

Kennedy

Irish-origin surname, political dynasty

moniker · Kenney · appellation · forename · handle · designation

friendly

approachable

Easy to engage with

easygoing · likable · personable · warmhearted · good-natured · unpretentious · casual · relaxed · chummy · genial

Categories
Opposites
formality of name

KennyKenneth

Male given name

Ken

south park character dynamics

KennyCartman

Stan · Butters · Eric Cartman

Phrases
Family

Ken, Kenneth, Kendrick

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G