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Mckinnon
Pronounced muh-KIN-un /məˈkɪn.ən/Medium
Meaning: From the Scottish surname MacKinnon, 'son of Fingon' (Mac Fhionghain, tied to 'fair-born; fair one'). A Highland clan name of Skye, worn today as a distinguished given name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Mckinnon comes from the Scottish MacKinnon, 'son of Fingon' ('fair-born'). A Highland clan of Skye, it reads distinguished and crisp as a first name — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-KIN-un').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and distinguished.
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What does the name Mckinnon mean?
Mckinnon is a Scottish surname, 'son of Fingon' ('fair-born').
How do you pronounce Mckinnon?
It's said muh-KIN-un /məˈkɪn.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mckinnon a boy or girl name?
Mckinnon is a boy's name.
How popular is Mckinnon?
Mckinnon is a rare name for boys in the U.S.