Kinnard

Kinnard is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from a place name. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic elements 'ceann' meaning 'head' or 'chief', and 'àrd' meaning 'high' or 'hill'. It was originally used to denote someone from a place called Kinnard, of which there are several in Scotland. Over time, like many Scottish place names, it transitioned into a surname and eventually, in some instances, a given name.

The use of Kinnard as a given name is relatively rare and often follows the tradition of using surnames as first names, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its unisex usage is consistent with this trend, as many surnames adopted as first names do not have a strong gender association.