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      Meaning of the first name Mckenley

      Origin

      Scottish

      Meaning

      Place Name

      Variations

      Mckeeley, McKinley, McKynley
      The name Mckenley originates from Scotland and is derived from a place name. In Scottish Gaelic, the name is believed to have been derived from the elements mith, meaning meadow, and fionn, meaning white or fair. Thus, Mckenley can be interpreted to mean white meadow or fair meadow. The name most likely originated as a name based on a place with a meadow that had characteristics of being fair or white in appearance.

      In history, Mckenley can be found as a name associated with various Scottish families. It was common for families to adopt names based on their place of residence or occupation, and Mckenley may have been one such name. As time progressed, some individuals with the name Mckenley may have used it as a given name to honor their family heritage or as a way to preserve their ancestral connection.

      In modern-day usage, the name Mckenley remains relatively uncommon as a given name. However, its popularity has increased in recent years, possibly due to the trend of using names as given names. The name invokes a sense of Scottish origin and can be seen as a way to honor one's heritage or simply as a unique and distinctive choice for a child's name.

      Based on our records...

      Williams

      Williams

      This is the most common surname associated with Mckenley.
      Margaret

      Margaret

      This is the most common name of those married to a Mckenley.
      Charles

      Charles

      This is the most common name for a child of a Mckenley.
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      1896 is when there were the most people born with the first name Mckenley.

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