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Kenneth
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A male given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, popular throughout the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
"Kenneth was named after his grandfather, who came from Aberdeen."
How to Use Kenneth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Scottish first name, often shortened to Ken or Kenny.
Word Forms
Kenneths plural
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Etymology
An anglicized form of Gaelic names including Cináed (borne by early Scottish kings) and Cainnech, meaning roughly "handsome".