KENNETH  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "born of fire, handsome"

Popularity in 2008: #136

It may sound lackluster now, but Kenneth had its moments of glory as the first king of Scotland, a Sir Walter Scott hero, and a Top 20 name from the 1920s through the 50s.

Variations:
Kenny, Keneth, Kennith, Kennyth, Ken

International Variations:
Kennett, Kent, Kennet (Scandinavian)

Kenneth is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Kenneth:

• NAMES ON FIRE
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming
• TAKING BABY NAMES SERIOUSLY
• RED CARPET NAMES: BOYS' EDITION
• RED CARPET BABY NAMES: BOYS' EDITION