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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Fionnlaoch, meaning 'fair warrior'
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- muh-KIN-lee
McKinley is a Scottish Gaelic name for a girl, pronounced muh-KIN-lee (/məˈkɪnli/), rooted in "son of Fionnlaoch" and carrying the meaning 'fair warrior.' It has a clean, streamlined feel paired with a bold, stand-apart quality, giving it a distinctly present-day energy rather than an old-fashioned one.
Meaning & Origin of McKinley
Meaning: Son of fionnlaoch, meaning 'fair warrior'.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce McKinley
muh-KIN-leeIPA /məˈkɪnli/
Popularity of McKinley
McKinley hit its high point back in 1896, ranking #137 with 121 girls given the name that year; by 2024 it had settled much lower on the list at #742, with 378 girls given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name McKinley mean?
Son of fionnlaoch, meaning ‘fair warrior’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce McKinley?
McKinley is pronounced muh-KIN-lee (IPA: /məˈkɪnli/).
Is McKinley a popular name right now?
McKinley peaked at #137 in 1896 and is ranked #742 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1890–2024.)
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