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MacKenzie - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of MacKenzie
- M-A-C-K-E-N-Z-I-E, is a 9-letter female given name.
- Pronunciation of MacKenzie
- ma-KEN-zee
- mah KEN zee
- Meaning of MacKenzie
- Fair one or handsome, son of kenneth, pretty, good-looking, child of the wise leader.
- Origin of MacKenzie
- The name 'Mackenzie' has Scottish origins. It is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Mac Coinnich', which means 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach is a Scottish Gaelic name that translates to 'handsome' or 'fair one'. The name 'Mac Coinnich' was traditionally used to denote a son of someone named Coinneach.
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- Popularity of MacKenzie
- The name 'Mackenzie' gained popularity as a given name for girls in the late 20th century. It became especially popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name consistently ranked among the top 100 names for girls in the United States from the 1990s to the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2004 when it ranked as the 42nd most popular name.
- MacKenzie currently has 1440 likes, and is in the top 1% of liked girl's names. The name Lexi is slightly more popular than MacKenzie.
Etymology of MacKenzie
The name 'Mackenzie' is a patronymic surname, which means it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Mackenzie. The Gaelic surname 'Mac Coinnich' is composed of two elements: 'mac', which means 'son of', and 'Coinnich', which means 'handsome' or 'fair one'. Therefore, the name 'Mackenzie' can be interpreted as 'son of Coinneach' or 'son of the handsome one'.
Cultural Significance of MacKenzie
The name 'Mackenzie' carries cultural significance within Scottish heritage. It represents a connection to Scottish ancestry and the Gaelic language. The Mackenzie clan is one of the oldest and most prominent Scottish clans, with a rich history dating back centuries. The name symbolizes pride in Scottish heritage and a sense of belonging to a specific cultural group.