Kennedi
Meaning of Kennedi
Kennedi is a fresh, feminine twist on the storied Irish surname Kennedy—rooted in the Gaelic Cinnéidigh, often interpreted as “helmet-headed leader” or, more poetically, “one whose mind is well-armored.” She carries echoes of Camelot-era charisma thanks to the famous presidential family, yet the extra “i” at the end softens the sound and lends the name a modern, almost breezy sparkle. Over the past three decades, Kennedi has tiptoed up the U.S. charts—peaking near the mid-300s—proving she’s quietly popular without ever feeling overdone. Pronounced ken-NEE-dee, the name rolls off the tongue like a confident giggle, striking the sweet spot between playful and polished. Parents who choose Kennedi often love the built-in message of strength wrapped in charm: a little girl ready to charge into life’s adventures with both heart and helmet shining.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as ken-NEE-dee (/kɛnˈni.di/)
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Notable People Named Kennedi
| Kennedi Clements is a Canadian former child actress best known for playing Madison Bowen in the 2015 Poltergeist remake and Noel in Jingle All the Way 2. |
