Kipling

English surname and place name

Kipling Origin and Meaning

The name Kipling is a boy's name of English origin.

Kipling calls to mind writer Rudyard (b. Joseph) Kipling, author of the stories familiar to schoolchildren Gunga Din and The Jungle Story. Certainly, Kipling is a friendlier name than Rudyard these days, complete with cute short form Kip.

Kipling Popularity

Famous People Named Kipling

  • (Joseph) Rudyard KiplingEnglish novelist

Kipling in Pop Culture

  • Kipling Ronald "Kip" Dynamitecharacter in movie "Napoleon Dynamite"
  • Mr. KiplingRavi's monitor lizard on TV's "Jessie"
  • Mr. KiplingBritish baking brand
  • Kipling Luggage & Bags