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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Child of wise ruler; Born of fire; Handsome, fair

Mekenzie is a modern spin on a classic gender-neutral name of Scottish and Gaelic origin. It first gained traction as a surname and enjoys a variety of fun and quirky meanings thanks to its links to Kenneth and Ken. As such, Mekenzie has also adopted the meanings “handsome” and “born of fire.” With meanings like those, it’s no coincidence that Ken was the name given to Barbie’s forever boyfriend in 1959, known for his clean-cut and “fair” image. Little Mekenzie can go the other route and focus on tapping into their fiery side and releasing their passion for art, music, sport, or whatever catches their attention. But first, baby can doff their cap in your direction because, without you, Mekenzie could never claim to be a “child of (a)wise ruler.”