Names That Mean Kent
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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Kendall
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the river Kent"Description:
Originally an English surname, borrowed from the place name, Kendale, Kendall was given almost exclusively to boys until the 40s when it began to be used for a small number of girls each year. By the 80s, it was a gender-neutral choice, however, since the 1993 appearance of the character Kendall Hart in the soap opera All My Children, it has been leaning feminine.
- Kendall
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the river Kent"Description:
The name Kendall started life as a locational surname, referring to the town of Kendale in England, and was used as a masculine name for the first half of the 19th century. By the 80s, it was a gender neutral choice, but the 90s saw it swing feminine, when it was used in the soap opera All My Children.
- Kendal
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the river Kent"Description:
Variant of Kendall
- Kendal
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the river Kent"Description:
Variant of Kendall
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