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Kenneth

Pronunciation: [ k-EHN-ihth ]

Girl Name #19,637 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kenneth is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHN-ihth.

Parents who love the name Kenneth often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#19,637
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie Kennie

Also a Boy Name

Kenneth is also used as a boy name, ranked #284.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenneth

Is Kenneth a boy or girl name?
Kenneth is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19637. As a boy name, it is ranked #284. Kenneth is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kenneth?
Kenneth is pronounced k-EHN-ihth.
How popular is the name Kenneth?
Kenneth is currently ranked #19637 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kenneth?
Common nicknames for Kenneth include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kennie.
Is Kenneth a common or rare name?
Kenneth is an uncommon name, ranked #19637 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.

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