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Mckenzie - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Mckenzie
- M-C-K-E-N-Z-I-E, is a 8-letter female given name.
- Pronunciation of Mckenzie
- mÉ™-KEN-zee
- ma KEN zee
- Meaning of Mckenzie
- Fair one, pretty, good-looking.
- Origin of Mckenzie
- The name 'Mckenzie' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname 'MacCoinnich', which means 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach is the Gaelic form of the name Kenneth. The surname MacCoinnich was commonly Anglicized to McKenzie or Mackenzie.
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- Popularity of Mckenzie
- The name 'Mckenzie' gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and continues to be a popular choice for girls. It reached its peak in popularity in the early 2000s and has remained consistently popular since then.
- Mckenzie currently has 490 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked girl's names. The name Demetria is slightly more popular than Mckenzie.
Etymology of Mckenzie
The name 'Mckenzie' is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'MacCoinnich', which means 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach, in turn, is the Gaelic form of the name Kenneth. Therefore, the name 'Mckenzie' can be interpreted to mean 'son of Kenneth'.
Cultural Significance of Mckenzie
The name 'Mckenzie' does not hold specific cultural significance beyond its Scottish origins. However, it is a name that reflects Scottish heritage and may be chosen by individuals with Scottish ancestry as a way to honor their roots.