Mckenna is associated with the meaning “Leader, chief” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Mckenna is a modern English surname that crossed into first-name territory, drawing from Irish and Scottish heritage. The name stems from the Gaelic surname "Mac Cionaodh," which translates to "son of Cionaodh" or "son of Kenneth." Cionaodh itself carries the meaning "handsome" or "comely" in Gaelic, layering the name with qualities of charm and appeal that have persisted through centuries.