Unisex name
Kenny name meaning
“handsome; born of fire”
Kenny is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to the meanings “handsome” and “born of fire.” It is an English diminutive of Kenneth. Kenneth represents two Gaelic names: Cainnech, meaning “handsome,” and Cináed, traditionally interpreted as “born of fire.”
What does Kenny mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kenny
Kenny is an English diminutive of Kenneth. Kenneth represents two Gaelic names: Cainnech, meaning 'handsome', and Cináed, traditionally interpreted as 'born of fire'.
Name combinations with Kenny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kenny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Gigih: persistent, steadfast in effort
- Manahara: captivating the heart
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Meaning of each word
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Aprianto: associated with the month of April
- Fajar: light before sunrise
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Kenny Malaka
Meaning of each word
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
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Meaning of each word
- Wiria: courage, vigor or strength
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Kenny Wagino
Meaning of each word
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Wagino: born on the Wage market day
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Meaning of each word
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Miharjo: prosperous, safe
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
How to pronounce Kenny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮨᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Kenny a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kenny is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Kenny ranks #715 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kenny
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Edi♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Eddy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Edy♂Beautiful, fine, excellent
- Zainal♂Adornment, an ornament
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Bagus♂Fine, handsome, good in quality
- Sigit♂Handsome, pleasing in appearance
Famous people named Kenny
- Kenny Austin · b. 1992
- Kenny · b. 1992
- Kenny Desinta Saraswanti · b. 1995
- Kenny Hendra Hendriksen · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Kenny
What is the meaning of Kenny?
Kenny means handsome; born of fire. Kenny is an English diminutive of Kenneth. Kenneth represents two Gaelic names: Cainnech, meaning 'handsome', and Cináed, traditionally interpreted as 'born of fire'.
Is Kenny a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kenny is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kenny?
Kenny is of European origin.
How many syllables does Kenny have?
Kenny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kenny?
Kenny ranks #715 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kenny?
Some ideas: Kenny Gigih Manahara; Kenny Aprianto Fajar; Kenny Malaka.
Famous people named Kenny?
Notable people named Kenny include Kenny Austin, Kenny, Kenny Desinta Saraswanti.
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