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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish personal names).
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KENNETH. A Gael. name now popular in the Lowlands representing (1) an ancient royal name in Scotland, Cinaed, common among Kings of the House of MacAlpin; (2) Coinneach, “fair-haired”, as in Mackenzie. See Mackenyie below.
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