Mckenzie descends from the Scottish clan MacCoinnich, "son of Coinneach," the Gaelic name meaning "handsome" or "fair one." It crossed the Atlantic as a surname on shipping manifests and gold rush rosters before the 1980s saw it blossom into a first name, largely for girls, thanks in part to the Canadian sketch comedy duo Bob and Doug McKenzie. Today the tartan heritage mixes with distinctly American polish. Ranked 493, the spelling here tucks the "Mc" in lowercase and lets the rest sing. It's a name with a kilt in one hand and a coffee cup in the other.
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- Elle
- Macie
- Maia
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