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.
About 10 girls were named Kennedie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
