Ken
Meaning of Ken
Originating from Scottish Gaelic, the name Ken has a strong and masculine presence. It is commonly used as a shortened form of Kenneth, which means "handsome" or "born of fire." The name Ken carries an air of confidence and charm. In American English, it is pronounced as KEN (/kɛn/). Variations of the name include Kenny. While its popularity has slightly decreased in recent years, Ken remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a simple yet powerful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KEN (/kɛn/)
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Notable People Named Ken
| Ken Livingstone - Kenneth Robert Livingstone is a retired English politician who served as the Leader of the Greater London Council and as Mayor of London, known for his socialist ideology. |
| Ken Anderson - Kenneth Anderson, also known as Mr. Kennedy in WWE and Mr. Anderson in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, is an American professional wrestler who is now a boxing announcer for Top Rank Boxing. |
| Ken Griffey Jr. - George Kenneth Griffey Jr., also known as "Junior" and "the Kid," is a former professional baseball outfielder with an impressive career spanning 22 years in Major League Baseball, known for his prolific home run hitting and exceptional skills as a defender. |
| Ken Jennings - Kenneth Wayne Jennings III is an American game show host, author, and former contestant, best known for his record-breaking winnings on Jeopardy! and his role as the permanent main host of the show. |
| Ken Saro-Wiwa - Kenule Beeson "Ken" Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian writer, television producer, and environmental activist known for his advocacy on behalf of the Ogoni people in Nigeria. |
| Ken Elton Kesey was an influential American novelist, essayist, and countercultural figure known for bridging the Beat Generation and the hippie movement. |
| Ken Burns - Kenneth Lauren Burns is a renowned American filmmaker celebrated for his documentary films and television series that extensively cover American history and culture. |
| Ken Follett - Kenneth Martin Follett is a Welsh author known for his thrillers and historical novels, having sold over 160 million copies of his books. |
| Ken Watanabe is a Japanese actor known for his roles in films like The Last Samurai, Letters from Iwo Jima, and Inception. |
| Ken Adam - Sir Kenneth Adam was a renowned German-British movie production designer famous for his iconic set designs in James Bond films and Dr. Strangelove. |
| Ken Kwapis - Kenneth William Kwapis is an American film and television director, screenwriter, and author known for his work in single-camera sitcoms and directing feature films like Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and He's Just Not That Into You. |
| Ken MacLeod - Kenneth Macrae MacLeod is a Scottish science fiction writer known for his award-winning novels and his use of libertarian socialist themes in his work. |
| Lee Jae-hwan, also known as Ken, is a South Korean singer and actor, known for his distinctive vocal tone and as a member of the boy group VIXX. |
| Ken Williams - Kenneth Roy Williams was a left-handed outfielder who made history in Major League Baseball by hitting 30 home runs and stealing 30 bases in the same season. |
| Ken Eto, also known as Tokyo Joe and "The Jap", was an American mobster with the Chicago Outfit, the highest-ranking Asian-American in the organization, and later became an FBI informant, known for his remarkable survival of a murder attempt. |
