KENNA
Kenna
Kenna is a surname of British origin, derived from the Gaelic name Cionaodha, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire'. The name Kenna is associated with Scotland and Ireland, particularly in areas with a strong Celtic heritage.
The Kenna surname has historical roots dating back to medieval times, with records showing variations such as MacKenna and McKenna. The name has been linked to prominent families and figures in both Scottish and Irish history, indicating noble origins.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Kenna can be found across the United Kingdom and in various other parts of the world, often tracing their ancestry back to Celtic regions. The name has retained its significance and is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles.
Notable bearers of the surname Kenna have made contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its legacy and connection to the history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 954 people named Kenna in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,634th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Kenna.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Catherine
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tammy
Similar and related surnames
- Canna
- Kenney
- Kinna
- Kanna
- Kana
- Kannas
- Kaina
- Kanai
- Kann
- Kanas
- Kanne
- Mackenna
- Kaana
- Kanaa
- Kannagh
- Kanay
- Kenn
- Kean
- Keana
- Keannan
- Keena
- Keenagh
- Keenay
- Keenna
- Kehn
- Kein
- Keinnan
- Kenam
- Kenan
- Kenar
- Kene
- Kenee
- Kennagh
- Kennah
- Kennair
- Kennall
- Kennan
- Kennar
- Kennare
- Kennas
- Kennay
- Kenne
- Kennea
- Kenneh
- Kenns
- Khana
- Khanna
- Kahnn
- Keane
- Keean
- Keehn
- Keein
- Keene
- Keennan
- Keihn
- Keine
- Kenah
- Keney
- Kenez
- Kenia
- Kennaby
- Kennach
- Kennady
- Kennand
- Kennard
- Kennaugh
- Kennaway
- Kennear
- Kennes
- Kennie
- Kenny
- Keny
- Keyne
- Kiehn
- Kinney
- Caine
- Cone
- Coon
- Cownie
- Ghani
- Gunn
- Gwyn
- Gwynn
- Gwynne
- Kahn
- Kane
- Kanu
- Keen
- Keenan
- Keown
- Kewn
- Kiani
- Kyne
- Quan
- Quinn
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.