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Definition of mackenzie

mackenzie

/məˈkɛn.zi/
mac · ken · zie
Plural:Mackenzies
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mackenzie Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A surname of Scottish origin, as well as a given name that has become particularly popular as a feminine first name in modern North America.

Example

"Mackenzie introduced herself to the new students on her first day of university."

2

Canadian The longest river system in Canada, flowing north-northwest through the Northwest Territories and discharging into the Arctic Ocean.

• Rhymes for mackenzie

• Nearby Words

macintyre
macintyre river
mack
mackenzie
mackerel
mackinaw
mackintosh

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname 'Mac Coinnich', meaning 'son of Coinneach'. The personal name Coinneach translates to 'comely', 'fair', or 'handsome'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mackenzie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mackenzie
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