Origin and Meaning of Mckinely

Son of the servant of the church

Origin: Scottish - Derived from the Scottish surname McKinley, which is composed of 'Mac', meaning 'son of', and 'Kinley', a personal name that could mean 'the servant of the church' or 'fair warrior'.

• McKinley gained prominence as a given name partly due to the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, who served from 1897 until his assassination in 1901.
• The name is more commonly used as a surname, with various notable families bearing it, and it retains a sense of Scottish heritage.
• Notable people with the name include William McKinley, and in contemporary culture, the name McKinley has also been used for various fictional characters and places.
• While McKinley is not among the most popular names, it has seen intermittent usage as a first name in the United States, particularly since the 1990s.
• Variations of the name include Kinley and Kinsley, which have gained greater popularity as feminine names.