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Kandace is a contemporary spelling variation of Candace, a name with ancient origins. Historically, Candace (or Kandake) was a title given to queens or queen mothers in the ancient African Kingdom of…
Karie is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Kerry or Carrie. These names have multiple origins: Kerry comes from the Irish county name Ciarraí meaning 'people of Ciar,' while Carrie…
Karrie is a feminine name typically considered a variant of Caroline or Karen, with Germanic roots meaning "free woman." This spelling with a 'K' and double 'r' emerged in the mid-20th century,…
Literary and botanical name
Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of the popular Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, whose name comes from the (very real) edible aquatic plant of the genus Sagittaria. Katniss's father tells her…
Short form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kattie or Katti is an unusual short form of Katherine, more old fashioned than Kate and more unusual than Kathy. Plus there's the "catty" issue.
Kelsei is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'ship's island.' This…
Yoruba
"God cares for me"
Short for Olukemi or a rare name in its own right, this Yoruba name has a beautiful meaning. A notable bearer is British MP Olukemi (Kemi) Badenoch.
Kesha is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Keisha, which emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century and gained popularity in the 1970s.…
English and Spanish
"cinnamon tree"
An attractive, sparky name which gives cute nicknames Kit, Kitty, Kitzi or Kizzy. It may be based on the Biblical Keziah, meaning "cinnamon tree".
Japanese
"clear, pure child; holy child; rejoice child"
A bright sounding Japanese name, Kiyoko is notably borne by singer and actress Hayley Kiyoko (Alcroft). It ranked briefly in the US Top 1000 during the 1920s, perhaps influenced by the birth of…
Hawaiian or Norse
"leeward or woman, wife"
Kona is strongly associated with the Kona coffee of Hawaii. The Hawaiian word kona means "leeward" or "dry side of the island," and Kona districts are where Kona coffee is grown. It's a unisex name…
Konstance is an alternative spelling of the classic feminine name Constance, which derives from Latin 'constantia' meaning steadfastness or constancy. This variation with 'K' instead of 'C' gives the…
Koral is a feminine variant of the name Coral, derived from the English word for the colorful marine invertebrates. The name evokes imagery of vibrant ocean reefs and the beautiful pinkish-red hue of…
Variation of Cory, English, or Corey, Irish
"from the hollow"
Korey was never widely used for girls, while sisters Cory and Corey faded from the Top 1000 in the mid-90s though they hang on for boys. With the rise of the classic name Cora, derived from the Greek…
Kylea is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variation of Kyle, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word 'caol,' meaning 'narrow' or 'strait.' The addition of the…
Kynslie is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Kinsley or Kinslee. With Scottish origins, the root 'kin' means 'royal' or 'king's meadow.' This contemporary…
Kynzleigh is a modern feminine name that exemplifies the contemporary trend of creative spellings and combination names. It appears to be a stylized variation of Kinsley, which itself evolved as a…
Surname name
An international surname, most common in Russia and its environs, that was used as the name of a recurring character in Netflix's short-lived Naomi Watts vehicle Gypsy . Fun fact: It also means…
Lauri is a feminine name with Finnish origins, though it can also be used as a masculine name in Finland where it's a form of Laurence or Lawrence. The name derives from the Latin 'laurus' meaning…
Latin
"from Laurentium or bay laurel"
We approve of this name for a girl, but prefer the au, Laura-Laurenish, spelling.
