Misshapen head or helmeted head
Kennede is a modern spelling variant of the Irish surname Kennedy. The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Cinnéidigh', which combines 'ceann' (head) with 'éidigh' (ugly or armored), likely originally used as a nickname for a warrior.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kennede in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
