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How to pronounce Kenneth (KEN-eth)

Kenneth

KEN-eth

Keneth

Scottish origin meaning handsome or born of fire. Often shortened to Ken.

Notes

Scottish origin meaning handsome or born of fire. Often shortened to Ken.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
handsome, born of fire (from Coinneach)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Ken
  • Kenny
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Kenneth Branagh (British actor and director)

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