Kenny
“descendant of Cionnaith”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Kenny an Irish name?
Kenny is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Cionnaith.
What does the surname Kenny mean?
Kenny (Irish: Ó Cionnaith) means “descendant of Cionnaith”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Kenny from?
The historic homeland of the Kenny name is Galway, Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Kenny?
Ó Cionnaith. Related spellings: O'Kenny.
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