Mackenzie
4 synonyms for Mackenzie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A surname of Scottish Gaelic of Scottish origin origin.
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Etymology
A spelling pronunciation of Scots MacKenȝie, arising when the letter ⟨ȝ⟩ was mistaken for ⟨z⟩. It ultimately comes from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, formed from mac (“son, descendant”) and Coinnich (“of Coinneach”).
Full origin of Mackenzie →Frequently asked questions
What does “Mackenzie” mean?
The word “Mackenzie” means a surname from Scottish Gaelic of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce “Mackenzie”?
“Mackenzie” is pronounced muh-KEHN-zee (/məˈkɛn.zi/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Mackenzie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mackenzie” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Mackenzie” come from?
The word “Mackenzie” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Spelling pronunciation of Scots MacKenȝie with the letter ⟨ȝ⟩ confused with ⟨z⟩. Ultimately from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, itself from mac (“son, descendant”) + Coinnich (“of Coinneach”).
Is “Mackenzie” a common word?
“Mackenzie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mackenzie” have?
“Mackenzie” has 10 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname from Scottish Gaelic of Scottish origin.
Is "Mackenzie" a boy's name or a girl's name?
"Mackenzie" is a unisex given name, used for both males and females, including in the alternate spelling "Makenzie" for the female usage that became popular from the 1970s onward.
Was "Mackenzie" originally a surname or a given name?
"Mackenzie" originated as a surname of Scottish Gaelic origin before being adopted as a given name for both males and females.
What is the Mackenzie River?
The Mackenzie River is the longest river in Canada, running from Great Slave Lake to the Beaufort Sea, and it takes its name from the same Scottish-derived word as the surname and given name.
