User-submitted name Hennessy

Gender Feminine & Masculine

Usage English (Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)

Pronounced Pron. HEHN-ə-see(English) [key]

Meaning & History

Transferred use of the surname Hennessy. It is the name of a brand of cognac (which is a type of brandy) that is frequently referenced in rap music lyrics.

Use of the name among Hispanic Americans may be due in part to its phonetic similarity to Génesis.

Added 3/31/2016 by Sofia
Edited 3/29/2023 by SeaHorse15, Sofia, Evil and more