Message: "Keon" - Behind the Name

Keon

by Llewella (penguiny7)

3/31/2011, 5:16 AM

I used to like it years ago and then basically totally forgot about it until I was reminded of it this morning. Years ago I remember reading it was an Irish form of John (which doesn't make a lot of sense), but I've also read it could be an Anglicization of Cian.

I guess I kind of still like it. I've always felt confused by Cian because the look of it doesn't match the feeling that the sound makes for me. But Keon looks spot on. It has something youthful and mischievous about it, and is much brighter and warmer in color.

Wdyt?

I tried some combos. Like any? Better ideas?
Keon Andrew
Keon Nicholas
Keon Malachy
Keon Theodore
Keon Graham
Keon Julian
Keon Paul

#Keon

This message was edited 3/31/2011, 5:17 AM

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- Elena

3/31/2011, 7:20 PM

Keon makes me want to pronounce it KEE-yon rather than KEE-an. Fave combo: Keon Malachy.

- Dracotorix +1

3/31/2011, 11:03 AM

I like it. I agree about the look of it matching the sound.
I like Keon Andrew, Keon Malachy, and Keon Paul best out of your combos. Also things like Keon Anthony, Keon Oliver, Keon Peredur, or Keon Gamaliel.

- Llewella (nsi) (guest)

3/31/2011, 4:47 PM

I like Keon Anthony. I actually really disliked Anthony forever until just this afternoon when I watched a movie I can't even remember the exact name of right now. But anyway, yeah.

- mirfak +1

3/31/2011, 10:30 AM

Are you pronouncing it Key-on, like to rhyme "peon?" or are you pronouncing it Kee-un, to rhyme "Ian?" I prefer the latter. Oddly, I think Cian rhyming with peon is better than Cian rhyming with Ian. Keon rhyming peon doesn't seem to be my style - the only peon-rhyme name I really like is Dion. But Keon rhyming with Ian ... kinda neat, I could warm up to that.

I think Keon Graham and Keon Malachy sound good with either prn.

This message was edited 3/31/2011, 10:32 AM

- Llewella (nsi) (guest)

3/31/2011, 4:49 PM

You're in luck, I'm pronouncing it KEE-un, like Ian with a K. :)

- kudriashkajo (jodirae)

3/31/2011, 10:24 AM

Wow are you ever right about Cian. I had no idea it was supposed to be pronounced that way until I just looked it up. For Keon though, I would say it to rhyme with Leon. Is that right?

I like Keon Malachy and Keon Theodore best.

- Speranza +1

3/31/2011, 6:32 AM

It could be from MacKeown/McKeown which comes from son of John/Eoin. Not really my taste but my great-grandmother was called McKeown so that makes me feel a bit warmer towards it.

- Llewella (penguiny7)

3/31/2011, 6:53 AM

That makes sense.

Of course most sources aren't entirely comprehensive when they tell you the etymology of something. Except for BtN. :)

- Delphi_Blue +1

3/31/2011, 5:23 AM

I like it. I looked after a kid called Keon, so a good association always helps (his siblings are Brittany & Dylan). I remember reading somehwere that it was hawaiian, but I can't remember where and I'm not sure if thats true or not *shrugs*

I'm not sure exactly how to say Cian. Keon is def. more straight forward.

I like Keon Malachy, Keon Theodore & Keon Graham. I like Nicholas but not with Keon as I feel it runs together. I think Theodore balances Keon out nicely, so thats my favourite of your combos.

How about:
Keon Tobias
Keon Jasper
Keon Felix
Keon Oliver
Keon Matthias / Mattias / Mathias / Matias
Keon Matteo
Keon Arthur
Keon Frederick
Keon Geoffrey
Keon Patrick
Keon Lucas
Keon Vincent
Keon George
Keon Henry
Keon Micah
Keon Josiah
Keon Francis
Keon Reuben

- Llewella (penguiny7)

3/31/2011, 5:29 AM

When I Googled it I saw it could be African, too. Maybe it has several separate etymologies.

I like Keon Matteo. It's an interesting blend. Keon Vincent and Keon Henry are nice, too. I considered them when doing my owen combos. I also kind of like Keon Josiah.

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