Misshapen head or helmeted head
Kennedie is a modern spelling variant of the Irish surname Kennedy. It is derived from the Gaelic name Cinnéidigh, composed of the elements 'ceann' (head) and 'éidigh' (ugly or armored). While the literal etymology is debated, it is often associated with the concept of a helmeted chieftain.
Less common today
Kennedie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,324 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
