Mckenley: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Mckenley – Meaning: son of Fionnlagh ('fair hero') – Origin: Scottish Gaelic (surname-derived) – Pronunciation: muh-KIN-lee


Mckenley is a Scottish Gaelic (surname-derived) name used for both boys and girls meaning “son of Fionnlagh ('fair hero')”.

Meaning & Origin of Mckenley

Meaning: Son of Fionnlagh ('fair hero').

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (surname-derived).

How to Pronounce Mckenley

Phonetic: muh-KIN-lee   IPA: /məˈkɪnli/

Popularity of Mckenley

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1920–2024.

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