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Kennedy

Helmeted head or misshapen head, from Irish Gaelic elements referring to appearance.

Meaning and origin

Kennedy represents an Anglicized spelling of the Irish Ó Cinnéidigh surname.

How to pronounce Kennedy

English (US)/ˈkɛnɪdi/

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