Kennedy - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Kennedy \k(e)-nne-dy\ is pronounced KEN-a-dee. It is of Irish origin, and its meaning is "armored". Surname used as a given name.

Baby names that sound like Kennedy are Kandy and Kennette. Other similar baby names are Conney, Dennet, Wendy, Jennet, Kendyl, Kendell, Kenna, Kennesha, Kennia, Kennina, Kennya, Kenzy, Kinsey, Kinnsey and Wendey.

Kennedy is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Kennedy. Click here to compare Kennedy with related baby names.