Kinzie

Short form of Mackenzie, Scottish

"son of Kenneth"

Kinzie Origin and Meaning

The name Kinzie is a girl's name.

Kinzie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Kenneth' (from the Gaelic 'Coinneach' meaning 'handsome'). As a given name, Kinzie gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 21st century, part of the trend toward using surnames and nicknames as standalone names. Kinzie has a playful, energetic quality with its zippy 'z' sound and two-syllable rhythm. The name balances being recognizable without being common, making it appeal to parents seeking something distinctive but not completely unfamiliar. Kinzie projects a friendly, approachable image while maintaining a certain spunkiness and contemporary feel.

The name Kinzie in Pop Culture

• Kinzie Amazon in the Heroes of Olympus Series