Mackinley - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Mackinley \m(a)-ckin-

is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "son of the white warrior; learned ruler". The tallest mountain in America is Mount McKinley. It is also known by its Athabaskan Indian name, Denali. American Vice-President William McKinley.

Mackinley has 3 variant forms: MacKinlay, McKinlay and McKinley.

Baby names that sound like Mackinley are MacNiel, MacNeill and MacNeal.

Mackinley is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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