Kenny surname: meaning and origin
Kenny means descendant of Cionaodh, meaning born of fire. It is a native Gaelic Irish family from Galway, Kilkenny and Roscommon.
| Irish form | Ó Cionaoith |
|---|---|
| Meaning | descendant of Cionaodh, meaning born of fire |
| Home region | Galway, Kilkenny and Roscommon (Leinster) |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Variants | O'Kenny, Kinney |
History of the Kenny name
Kenny comes from several families, among them the Ó Cionaoith of Galway and Roscommon and of Ossory, and is sometimes a form of McKenna.
More surnames from Leinster
- BrennanÓ Braonáin · descendant of Braonán
- ByrneÓ Broin · descendant of Bran
- O'CarrollÓ Cearbhaill · descendant of Cearbhall
- CullenÓ Cuilinn · descendant of Cuilean
- DoyleÓ Dubhghaill · dark foreigner
- DunneÓ Duinn · descendant of Donn
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Kenny mean?
Kenny (Irish: Ó Cionaoith) means descendant of Cionaodh, meaning born of fire.
What is the Irish spelling of Kenny?
The Irish-language form of Kenny is Ó Cionaoith.
Where is the surname Kenny from?
Kenny is a native Gaelic Irish family, associated with Galway, Kilkenny and Roscommon in Leinster.
What are other spellings of Kenny?
Related spellings and forms include O'Kenny, Kinney.