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Mackenzie
Meaning: son of Coinneach ('handsome') · Origin: Scottish Gaelic · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the Scottish surname MacCoinnich, 'son of Coinneach', a name meaning 'handsome'. Used for girls since the 1980s.
Famous people named Mackenzie
- Mackenzie Davis (actor)
Nicknames
Kenzie, Mac
Variants & related names
McKenzie, Makenzie
Mackenzie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Mackenzie mean?
Mackenzie means “son of Coinneach ('handsome')”. It comes from Scottish Gaelic.
Is Mackenzie a popular name?
Yes — Mackenzie has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Mackenzie?
Kenzie, Mac.
What are other forms of Mackenzie?
McKenzie, Makenzie.
Similar names
Elsie · Arabella · Fiona · Maisie · Isla · Paisley
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.