McKenna

Meaning: (Gaelic surname Mac Cionaodha, which means "son of CIONAODH" (CIONAODH: Modern Irish form of CINÁED: “born of fire" in Gaelic. This was the name of the first king of the Scots and Picts (9th century). It is often Anglicized as Kenneth.). Child of the Handsome One, Child of the Leader, Respect, Affection, Ascend, From the Gaelic word "eirghe". Popular use of this surname as a given name is influenced by the similar use of Mckenzie.)

Origin: (Irish, Scottish, Gaelic, Celtic, English (Modern))

Pronunciation: (mə-KEN-ə, mə-KEHN-ə, ma-KEN-ah, EHMSIYKEHNNaa)

Gender: Female

I have had this name on my surname list on this blog and had this as the last name of one of my characters. Recently I think McKenna would make a good first name. The meaning is strong and the name is beautiful.