This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Irish or English or Scottish.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kecia f English, African American, FinnishNow often seen as a variant of
Keisha, but originally used in the USA and Canada because of Kecia Nyman, a fashion model born in Finland on January 17, 1941, who was featured on the cover of many North American fashion magazines in the 1960s.
Keiana f EnglishPossibly a variant of
Qiana. This name was given to 42 girls born in the USA in 2010.
Keidrich m English (American)Meaning uncertain; it is possible that this given name was originally derived from the rare German surname
Keidrich, which in turn might have been derived from the name of the German place
Kiedrich... [
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Kenai m & f English (Modern, Rare)Means "flat land" in the Dena'ina language. From the Dena'ina
ken 'big flat' and
ken'ey 'two big flats with a river cutback'.... [
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Kendan m EnglishLikely an invented name, an elaboration of
Ken 1, or any name starting with
Ken-.
Kenickie m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Kenickie. The name was borne by a “Grease” character played by Jeff Conaway.
Kenley m & f English (American, Modern)Either from the English surname
Kenley which was derived from place names in Shropshire and Greater London (formerly Surrey) from the Old English name
Cena combined with
leah "woodland clearing"; or from the Scottish surname
Kenley, itself a reduced form of McKenley, a variant of
McKinley, derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Fionnlaigh, which means "son of
Finlay".
Kennerly f EnglishFrom an English last name, specifically from Cornwall. Famous bearer is American harpist Kennerly Kitt.
Kenrich m English (American)Probably an invented name, but it coincides with name elements
caín "handsome, beautiful, good" and
rih "ruler, king". Kenrich Lo Williams (1994-) nicknamed "Kenny Hustle", is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.
Kentigerna f ScottishFeminine form of
Kentigern. This was the name of an Irish queen who traveled to Scotland with her son, Saint
Fillin. She lived as a recluse on the island of Inchebroida in Loch Lomond, where a church is dedicated to her.
Kentucky m English (Rare)Of uncertain etymology, though likely from an Iroquoian name meaning "on the meadow" or "on the prairie".
Kenvie m & f ScottishOf Scottish origin derived from,
Kenneth which is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic
Cináed and
Cionaed “born of fire”, and Coinneach and Caoineach “comely, handsome”
Kerns f & m English (British)It is an Anglicized version of Ó Céirín, a Gaelic naming means "son of the dark haired one". This is typically a last name.
Kerria f English (American, Rare)Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a Latinization of
Kerri, a feminine form of
Kerr and a direct adoption of the plant name
kerria which was named after Scottish gardener and plant hunter William
Kerr, the first Western professional full-time plant collector (d... [
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Kerrod m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Kerrod. A famous namesake is former rugby league star Kerrod Walters.
Kessie f English (American)This is the name for the bird, Kessie in the Disney show 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh'.
Kestie f EnglishIt is the name of Australian actress, Kestie Morassi (1971-). Her roles include the role of Natalie in the HBO series Satisfaction and Maggie Astoni on Australian Soap Opera, Home and Away.
Kether m & f English (American, Rare)Meaning uncertain. It is likely derived from Hebrew כֶּתֶר
(keter) meaning "crown", at least in the case of Jewish bearers.... [
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