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Kenneth

American  
[ken-ith] / ˈkɛn ɪθ /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Irish word meaning “handsome.”


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"To most people coming here they're just a series of names," 100-year-old veteran Kenneth Hay told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Also in the near view is the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, named after the billionaire investor, philanthropist and mega Republican donor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

As in North Carolina, the Ohio agents were getting encouragement from prosecutors, including Kenneth Parker, the then-U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

City Controller Kenneth Mejia has been facing an aggressive challenge from real estate executive Zach Sokoloff, whose campaign has gotten an enormous boost from his mother, Sheryl Sokoloff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Grandpa Kenneth is sure that the Disney people will have him arrested if he ever sets foot in Florida.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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