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Kennedie

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Pronounced KEN-uh-dee /ˈkɛn.ə.di/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kennedy — from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'helmeted/misshapen head' (ceann, 'head', + eidigh, 'ugly/helmeted'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Helmeted head: Kennedie spells Kennedy. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Kennedy — from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'helmeted/misshapen head' (ceann, 'head', + eidigh, 'ugly/helmeted'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9786 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kennedie is a spelling of Kennedy — from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'helmeted/misshapen head' (ceann, 'head', + eidigh, 'ugly/helmeted'; routes layered, which we note; the Kennedy political family). Used for both sexes, now mostly girls', here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'KEN-uh-dee'; nickname Kenna).

In the U.S. it appears mostly for girls. Rare in this form, helmeted-head at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kennedy comes from the Irish surname O Cinneide, 'helmeted/misshapen head' (ceann, 'head') — Kennedie is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (now mostly girls'; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEN-uh-dee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kennedy — unisex; routes layered

Variations

KennedyKenediKennedi

Nicknames

Kenna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kennedie mean?

Kennedie spells Kennedy — Irish 'helmeted/misshapen head'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kennedie?

It's said KEN-uh-dee /ˈkɛn.ə.di/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kennedie a boy or girl name?

Kennedie is used for both sexes but mostly for girls today; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kennedie?

Kennedie is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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