Names That Mean Boomerang
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- Kylie
Origin:
Noongar, ScottishMeaning:
"boomerang; narrow spit of land"Description:
Popular pop name, inspired by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was at its height in Australia in the 1970s and early 80s; often cited as a Noongar name meaning "boomerang".
- Kyleigh
Origin:
Feminine variation of Kyle or spelling variation of KylieMeaning:
"narrow spit of land; or, a boomerang"Description:
Kyle is a Scottish male name while Kylie is an Aboriginal name meaning boomerang. Kyleigh might be seen as a feminine spin on Kyle or a spelling update of Kylie. A trendy choice longer on style than substance.
- Kiley
Origin:
Spelling variation of KylieMeaning:
"boomerang"Description:
Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the high ranking Kylie will ensure that this choice comes with spelling confusion. For our part, we'd rather people stuck with the original Kylie, especially seeing as that is a Noongar Aboriginal word.
- Keily
Origin:
Variation of Kylie, Australian AboriginalMeaning:
"boomerang"Description:
A spelling variation of Kylie, an Aboriginal name first popularized by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It’s now associated with Kylie Jenner, whom parents might be attempting to distance themselves from with this version of the name.
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