McKinnon

McKinnon is a Scottish surname meaning "son of Fingon," from the Gaelic Mac Fhionghuin.

The name belongs to a Highland clan with origins on the Isle of Skye.

In contemporary usage, McKinnon appears most often as a family name: Kate McKinnon is known for her SNL impressions.

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surname

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Gaelic patronymic name

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