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Mackenzie

85 replies

Chefch · 27/05/2026 16:31

Thoughts on Mackenzie for either gender? DH's name is Kenneth, so it has some meaning for us. We would do Mack as a NN for a boy and just the full name for a girl (unless a NN naturally developed).

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Favouritefruits · 27/05/2026 16:54

Really don’t like it, it’s up to you though, you probably would like my kids names. As long as you and the father like it that’s all that truly matters

midlifeattheoasis · 27/05/2026 16:50

I agree with others that it is very chavvy and particularly horrible as a girls name. Mack as a nickname is awful too

PermanentTemporary · 27/05/2026 16:47

I really like it. I think it does that difficult job of straddling classic, cool, rooted and modern. Very few names manage that.

anonymous2134565 · 27/05/2026 16:46

Yes have agree it’s a awful name and a very chavvy names from the 90s

AgnesMcDoo · 27/05/2026 16:45

I really don’t like surnames as first names and Mack is particularly awful.

followtheswallow · 27/05/2026 16:44

It’s very popular for girls in America. I think.

Moveoverdarlin · 27/05/2026 16:44

Sorry I think it’s really chavvy.

LemonFlavour · 27/05/2026 16:43

The only problem that I predict with it is that it will be misspelt as "McKenzie" frequently. Other than that, it's lovely. Despite it not originating as one, I do view it as more of a feminine name.

PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 27/05/2026 16:33

Lovely name and goes well with your last name.

Around me it’s viewed as a girl name and most are nn Kenzie

ginnib1 · 27/05/2026 16:32

Lovely.