Names like Kennedy
If Kennedy is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Irish classics to names with a similar sound. Kennedy has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Riley, Quinn, Melody and Alaina.
24 girl names like Kennedy
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- Riley#48Riley means "valiant" or "courageous."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Quinn#97Quinn means "descendant of Conn." Conn was an Irish chieftain, so it can also mean…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Melody#79Melody means "song" or "pleasant sound." It refers to a sequence of musical notes that…Same “-dy” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Alaina#224Alaina is often considered a variation of the Irish name Alana.Also Irish3 syllables
- Sloane#141Sloane means 'raider' or 'warrior'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Rory#230Rory means "red king." It comes from a Gaelic word for reddish-brown, often referring to…Also Irish
- Norah#262Norah is a short form of Honora, which means honor.Also Irish
- Kinsley#93Kinsley means "king's meadow".Similar popularity curve
- Rowan#249Rowan refers to a type of tree with red berries, also known as mountain ash.Also Irish
- Maeve#76Maeve means "intoxicating." It is often associated with a legendary warrior queen of…Also Irish
- Everly#91From a surname meaning "boar meadow" or "from Ever's meadow."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Lennon#214From the Irish surname meaning "lover" or "descendant of Lean"Also Irish
- Emery#74Emery means "industrious" or "powerful".Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Teagan#341Teagan means "beautiful" or "attractive." It can also mean "poet" or "bard."Also Irish
- Collins#241This name means 'son of Colin.' It originated as a surname and is now used as a given…Also Irish
- Lydia#92Lydia means "woman from Lydia." Lydia was a region in ancient Turkey.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Raegan#506Means "little ruler" or "descendant of Raghallach."Also Irish
- Dallas#687This name comes from an Irish surname.Also Irish
- Kenna#759Kenna is often considered a feminine form of the Irish name Kenneth.Also Irish
- Paisley#67Paisley is a town in Scotland.Similar popularity curve
- Vivian#72Vivian means "alive" or "lively."Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- KeilyKeily is thought to mean "beautiful" or "graceful." It could also be linked to names…Also Irish
- Zoey#69Zoey means "life".Similar popularity curve
- KassidyKassidy is an Irish name that means "clever" or "curly-haired."Also IrishSame “-dy” ending
Boy names like Kennedy
Kennedy is also used for boys.
- KodyKody is often considered a variation of Cody, which means "helpful" or "descendant of…Also IrishSame “-dy” ending
- KoreyKorey is often considered a variant of Corey, which may mean "from the hollow" or…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KellyKelly comes from an Irish surname.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KennyKenny is often a shortened version of Kenneth.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KaseyKasey is a variant of Casey, which comes from the Irish surname "Ó Cathasaigh," meaning…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- BarryThe name Barry means "fair-haired" or "spear." It often refers to someone with light…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- DonavanIt means 'dark brown' or 'dark-haired chief'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KevenKeven is a variant of Kevin, meaning "handsome birth" or "noble birth".Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- ReillyReilly means courageous or valiant.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KeonIt's an Irish name that's a variation of John.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KerryFrom the county of Kerry, Ireland.Also Irish
- KeenanAncient or distant; keen, sharpAlso IrishSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Kennedy?
- Names with a similar style to Kennedy include Riley, Quinn, Melody, Alaina, Sloane and Rory.
- How are these names matched to Kennedy?
- Each name is compared with Kennedy on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Kennedy has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Irish names are like Kennedy?
- Riley, Quinn, Alaina, Sloane and Rory share Kennedy's Irish roots.