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Ken is a masculine given name that is widely used in English-speaking countries. It is most commonly a diminutive of Kenneth, but it can also be given as a standalone name. The form has appeared across various cultures and is used by both real people and fictional characters.

Origin and use: Kenneth is of Scottish origin; the short form Ken is common in North America

In popular culture, Ken is best known as the name of Barbie's partner, the Ken doll, first

Notable people named Ken include documentarian Ken Burns, actor Ken Jeong, authors Ken Follett and Ken Kesey,

and
Europe.
The
precise
etymology
of
Kenneth
is
debated;
it
is
often
linked
to
Gaelic
elements
meaning
“handsome”
or
“born
of
fire.”
Ken
is
also
encountered
as
a
surname
in
rare
instances.
released
by
Mattel
in
1961.
Since
then,
the
character
has
appeared
in
numerous
toy
lines
and
media,
and
has
been
analyzed
in
discussions
of
gender
representation
in
toys.
and
athletes
Ken
Griffey
Jr.
and
Ken
Watanabe.