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Kennedy

The origin and history of Kennedy.

Etymology

Borrowed either from Irish Ó Cinnéidigh, made up of ceann ("head") and éidigh ("ugly"), or from Scottish Gaelic Ceannaideach, made up of ceann ("head") and aideach ("ugly"). Compare Kenneth and Irish eitigh ("refuse, reject").

Origin: Irish

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