Royal oath or handsome
Kennett is an English surname-turned-given name with two primary roots. It may derive from the Old English 'Cyneweard', meaning 'royal guardian', or from the Gaelic name Kenneth, which means 'born of fire' or 'handsome'. Its use as a first name is rare, often chosen to honor family heritage or as a unique alternative to the more common Kenneth.
Less common today
Kennett isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,920 in 1995.
New York Times journalist and author
A character in the historical novel series · The Lymond Chronicles
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
