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Kennedy

Unisex · Irish Gaelic
kennedy · 3 beats
ModernCelticHistoricalSweet spot
Meaning
Helmeted head; an Irish clan name carrying the weight of history with modern confidence.
The vibe

Kennedy is the name of someone born to make something of themselves. Modern and strongly grounded, she carries the natural authority of a family name worn as a first — ambitious, warm, capable.

Quick questions

Is Kennedy a boy's or a girl's name?
Kennedy is a unisex name of Irish Gaelic origin.

How popular is Kennedy?
Kennedy sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.

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