The Irish surnames Kenney and O'Kenny originate from the Gaelic name "Ó Cionnaoith". A patronymic name, it signifies 'descendant of Cionnaoith', with Cionnaoith being a personal name derived from the elements 'cion' meaning respect or affection, and 'aodh' signifying fire and associated with a pagan sun god.
The name initially appeared in County Galway and County Clare, west of Ireland, where the O'Kenneys were chiefs of a district in the barony of Leitrim. Over time, these families dispersed to different parts of Ireland including Tipperary, Mayo, and Roscommon.
In the 17th century, during the era of English rule and subsequent emigration waves, the common practice of anglicizing Irish names led to numerous variations. For instance, "Ó Cionnaoith" has been anglicized to Kenny, Kenney, O'Kenny, and many other forms. A significant number of individuals bearing this surname migrated to America, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world during the Irish diaspora. Thus, today the surnames Kenney and O'Kenny can be found worldwide, with many of these individuals being of Irish descent.
I'm Bóru Kenney, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Kenney allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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