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Kennedy

With Irish origins, Kennedy is a gender-neutral name meaning “armored.” There’s no question about it, Kennedy is a strong-sounding and traditional Irish name. Though more commonly used as a surname, Kennedy has become a popular gender-neutral name in recent decades. Kennedy is a name that is able to sound both trendy and timeless all in one fell swoop. Cool nicknames for Kennedy include Ken and Kenney.
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Meaning

Armoured

Popularity

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Pronunciation

KEN-uh-dee

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Adventurous
  • Confident
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Kennedy is a versatile name that works well for both boys and girls, making it a great choice for siblings with different genders. As a middle name, Kennedy adds a touch of strength and sophistication to a first name. This name pairs nicely with contemporary and modern styles, fitting in well with both traditional and trendy naming trends.

Brave Adventurous Confident Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Kennedy Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong

Politician

Born: June 16, 1960 · Assin Dompim, Ghana

Portrait of Kennedy Bakircioglu

Kennedy Bakircioglu

Footballer

Born: November 2, 1980 · Malmö, Sweden

Portrait of Kennedy Davenport

Kennedy Davenport

Drag Queen

Born: September 11, 1982 · Dallas, Texas, USA

Portrait of Kennedy Meeks

Kennedy Meeks

Basketball Player

Born: February 5, 1995 · Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Portrait of Kennedy Odede

Kennedy Odede

Social Entrepreneur

Born: September 28, 1984 · Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Portrait of Kennedy Summers

Kennedy Summers

Model

Born: March 3, 1987 · Berlin, Germany

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Kennedy Original form
  • Kenedi Variant
  • Kinnidy Variant
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Georgian
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • كينيدي (Kīnīdī) Arabic
  • 肯尼迪 (Kěnní dí) Chinese
  • ケネディ (Kenedi) Japanese
  • 케네디 (Ken'edi) Korean
  • ქენედი (Ken'edi) Georgian
  • קֶנֶדִי (Ken'edi) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy

What does Kennedy mean?
Armoured
What is the origin of Kennedy?
Kennedy has Irish origins.
Is Kennedy popular?
Kennedy has been viewed 92 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Kennedy?
Similar names include Yousuf, Amber, Samuel, Lia, Zena.
How do you pronounce Kennedy?
Kennedy is pronounced KEN-uh-dee.

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