McKenna

American

[muh-ken-uh] / məˈkɛn ə /

noun

Siobhan 1923–86, Irish actress.

McKenna British

/ məˈkɛnə /

noun

Siobhán (ʃəˈvɔːn ). 1923–86, Irish actress, whose notable roles included Pegeen Mike in Synge's The Playboy of the Western World and Shaw's Saint Joan

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With most of Yukon watching and a loud presence of Maple Leafs fans in the stands, Toronto selected Gavin McKenna with the first pick in the NHL draft.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Years after catching the attention of one of the world's biggest music stars in a Los Angeles gym, McKenna is getting ready for what could be the biggest night of his own career.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

The rap superstar had just finished his own training session when McKenna and his brother began eight rounds of technical sparring.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Aaron McKenna struck up an unlikely friendship with the famous US rapper in 2018 while the boxer spent time training in Los Angeles.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Fuchsia isn’t her real name, but she wasn’t a fan of the name McKenna, and she’s even less a fan of her mom.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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