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Makenzie

Boy / Girl name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Makenzie: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 8 births in 2008.

A modern twist on the classic Scottish surname Mackenzie, Makenzie traces its roots to the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meaning “son of Coinneach” – Coinneach itself deriving from a word for “fair” or “handsome.” Actress Makenzie Vega, known for her role in The Good Wife, brings contemporary recognition to this spelling. The original Mackenzie form flows into geography too: the mighty Mackenzie River in Canada honours explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie, who sought the Pacific. While historically a clan name in the Scottish Highlands, Makenzie has become a popular feminine given name across the English-speaking world, particularly since the late 20th century, offering a softer