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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Fire born; Good-looking

If you know baby’s good looks will be fire, what better appellation than Kinney? A masculine name of Irish origin, Kinney stems from two surnames, Mac Cionaodha and Mac Cionaoith, and means “fire born” and “good-looking.” Kinney is a variation of Kenny, both adorable diminutives of the debonair Kenneth and endearing options for your handsome newcomer. Sweet and subtle, Kinney furtively carries the fiery passion of a phoenix reborn in flames.