Kenneth
Pronunciation: [ k-EHN-ihth ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,637
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Kenneth is also used as a boy name, ranked #284.
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About the Name Kenneth
Kenneth is a girl name .
Is Kenneth a boy or girl name? Kenneth is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,637 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #284. Kenneth is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kenneth is currently ranked #19,637 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenneth include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenneth include Kennedy, Kennedi, Kenna, Kennadi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.