McKenna - name meaning, origin

The boy's name McKenna \m(c)-

, also used as girl's name McKenna, is pronounced ma-KEN-ah. It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "ascend". From the Gaelic word "eirghe".

McKenna has 1 variant form: McKennon.

For more information, see also the related name Makena.

Baby names that sound like McKenna are Makenna, McGown and McCain.

McKenna 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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