Popularity:197
Origin:Irish
Meaning:armored
With Irish origins, Kennedy is a gender-neutral name meaning “armored.” There’s no question about it, Kennedy is a strong-sounding and traditional Irish name. Though more commonly used as a surname, Kennedy has become a popular gender-neutral name in recent decades. Kennedy is a name that is able to sound both trendy and timeless all in one fell swoop. Cool nicknames for Kennedy include Ken and Kenney.
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  • John F. Kennedy
    United States President

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