Kenneth — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, originally used in Scotland, popular in all English-speaking countries in the 20th century.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

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   Know, however, that among the soldiers of the Cross I am called Kenneth - Kenneth of the Couching Leopard; at home I have other titles, but they would sound harsh in an Eastern ear.

   "The other one, his name was Kenneth, was born in February nineteen twenty-one." "All these Kens," she said.

2. A surname from Scottish Gaelic.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable