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Mackenzie

From a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic MacCoinnich, itself derived from the given name Coinneach.

Quick answer

Mackenzie is a boy/girl name.

GenderBoy/Girl
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic MacCoinnich, itself derived from the given name Coinneach. As a feminine given name it was popularized by the American actress Mackenzie Phillips (1959-), especially after she began appearing on the television comedy One Day at a Time in 1975. In the United Kingdom it is more common as a masculine name.

Notes and context

Usage: english