Kenney - Last Names

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Kenney

/ˈkɛni/

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Moderate

Meaning

Descendant of the fair-haired chief or descendant of the priest

Represents ancestral pride, spiritual leadership, and noble lineage within Gaelic society. It reflects a connection to both religious authority and aristocratic status in early Irish culture.

Symbolism

Embodies wisdom, integrity, and heritage. The name symbolizes continuity of family and moral strength passed through generations.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Cinnéide' meaning 'descendant of Cinnéide', where 'cinn' means head and 'éide' may relate to fire or helmet, interpreted as 'helmeted one' or 'chieftain'. It was also associated with ecclesiastical roles, sometimes interpreted as 'priest' due to phonetic similarity with 'coinnigh' (keeper). Anglicized as Kenny or Kenney.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Of Irish and English origin, Kenney is an anglicized form of Gaelic surnames associated with ecclesi

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