Cinnéidigh

Cinnéidigh is an Irish given name, derived from the Old Irish name Cináed. The name is composed of two elements: "cenn" meaning "head" and "áed" meaning "fire". Thus, Cinnéidigh is often interpreted to mean "son of the fiery head" or "leader with a fiery spirit". The name has a long history in Ireland and Scotland, particularly among royalty and chieftains. It is most famously associated with the Cináed mac Ailpín (Kenneth MacAlpin), often considered the first King of Scotland. The anglicized form of the name is Kenneth. Variations of Cinnéidigh include Cináed, Cionaodh, and Coinneach. Historically, it has been a popular name in Gaelic-speaking communities. The modern spelling Cinnéidigh reflects a contemporary adherence to Irish orthography.