Kennedy
Kennedy is a baby name of Irish origin, meaning Helmeted chief.
What Kennedy means
Helmeted chief.
Kennedy sits at 7 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where Kennedy comes from
Irish names come from the Gaelic tradition, and most of the familiar spellings are anglicisations of older forms. The original often looks nothing like the version in common use today.
Kennedy is recorded as Irish in origin. Browse other Irish names.
How popular is Kennedy?
Kennedy does not currently chart in the top 100 baby names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.
The character of Kennedy
Two ideas meet in Kennedy: courage and battle and strength. Names carrying more than one theme tend to be the ones that suit a wider range of siblings.
Names like Kennedy
These share Kennedy's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Liam — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
- Cathal — Battle ruler; strong.
- Matilda — Mighty in battle.
- Matilde — Mighty in battle.
- Takeshi — Fierce, strong warrior.
- Achilles — The great warrior hero.
- Ares — God of war.
- Ettore — Steadfast defender.
- Gerald — Ruler with the spear.
- Harold — Army ruler; a leader.
- Harvey — Battle-worthy and strong.
- Hector — Holding fast; steadfast defender.
More Irish names
- Keira — Little dark-haired one.
- Kieran — Little dark one.
- Grainne — Grain; grace; love.
- Killian — Little church; bright.
- Garrett — Spear ruler; brave.
- Laoise — Radiant girl; light.
- Flynn — Son of the red-haired one.
- Lennon — Little cloak; dear one.
- Fionnuala — Fair shoulder; white maiden.
- Liam — Strong-willed warrior and protector.