Mackenzie - Names
Meaning of the name Mackenzie
Gender:
Female & male
Meaning:
Son of Coinneach/Kenneth (from Scottish Gaelic surname: Mac Coinnich)
History & etymology:
Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin. It stems from Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, or Mc Kenneth in English spelling. Mackenzie, originally masculine, was popularized as a feminine given name by the American actress Mackenzie Philips (born 1959).
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Feminine: Mckenzie, Makenzie, Kenzie (short form)
Related names: Kenna, Kendra
Masculine: Kenneth, Ken (short form), Kenith, Kennith, Kenny (diminutive)
Similar names in other languages & name days:
The name is very rarely used outside English-speaking countries.
USA:
5th August: Mackenzie
Famous people named Mackenzie:
(M) MacKenzie Bourg (1992-) - American singer and songwriter
(F)Mackenzie Davis (1987-) - Canadian actress
(F) Mackenzie Foy (2000-) - American model and actress
(F)Mackenzie Lintz (1996-) - American actress
(F)Mackenzie Rosman (1989) - American actress
(F)Mackenzie Smith (2001-) - American actress
(M)Mackenzie Sol (2000-) - British singer
(F)Mackenzie Ziegler (2004-) - American actress
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015):
Feminine
USA: 73rd (2015)
England and Wales: 458th (2007)
Canada: 37th (2015)
Masculine
USA: 910th (2001)
England and Wales: 445th (2013)
Canada: 84th (2001)
Lucky colors: yellow, golden, orange, red
Lucky stone: Peridot
Ruling planet: the Sun
Characteristics: calm, sincere, friendly, family-oriented, nurturing, compassionate
J.K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter books named her daughter Mackenzie.