Kennady

Irish

"misshapen head"

Kennady Origin and Meaning

The name Kennady is a girl's name.

Kennady is a feminine name that emerged as a creative variant of Kennedy, which originated as an Irish surname meaning 'helmeted head' or 'armored head.' The switch from 'e' to 'a' in the second syllable gives Kennady a softened, more feminine quality while maintaining the recognizable sound of the original. Kennedy began transitioning to first-name use following the prominence of the Kennedy political family, particularly after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The Kennady spelling gained traction in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward unique spellings of familiar names. It carries associations with strength and leadership while offering a slightly distinctive variation.

Famous People Named Kennady

• Kennady Kaydence Ray Peterson (b. 2012) granddaughter and adopted daughter of reality TV personality Lauri Peterson ("Real Housewives of Orange County")