Kennedy

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Derived from the Irish Ó Ceannéidigh or Scottish Gaelic Ceannaideach, both "descendant of ceann (Head) éidigh, aideach (ugly))." For the second element, see Irish eitigh (refuse, reject).

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Proper noun[edit]

Kennedy

  1. A surname of Irish or of Scottish Gaelic origin.
  2. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern American usage.
  3. (rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.
  4. A census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California, United States.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Usage as a middle name is common for people of both sexes.

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Cebuano[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English Kennedy, from Irish Ó Ceannéidigh.

Proper noun[edit]

Kennedy

  1. a male given name from Irish