67%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɛn.əɹd/(American English) /ˈkɛn.əd/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From a surname that was derived from the Old English given names Cyneweard or Cyneheard. People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange serious Categories brave, courage, defence, protection, rare English, royalty, surnames