Updated October 2026
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Aboriginal, Australian
"tree bark or leaf"
Kirrily, which rhymes with cheerily, is a name that's uniquely popular in Australia. It originated in recent decades as an elaboration of several similar names – the European Kyra or Keira, the Maori…
Modern invented name
Kaydel is the name of the character played by Billie Lourd, the daughter of Carrie Fisher, in the 2017 Star Wars movie. There were no baby girls named Kaydel in 2016, but after the movie's release,…
English word name
The part of the ship that gives it stability. A short, sweet, Old Englishy type name that has gone almost completely unused so far.
Kicker could be a great name for a cheeky kid, along the lines of Cricker, Striker or Becker. In literature the term Kicker is used to describe the twist or turn in a story.
American invented name
Kikkan Randall, the American cross-country skier who won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Olympics, made her invented name famous. The name Kikkan was a compromise between Megan and Kikki, the name her…
Literary and word name
The name of the hero of Nathan Englander's The Ministry of Special Cases is also the name of the prayer Jews say for the dead, so be aware that this could definitely be seen as an offensive choice to…
A really inventive invented name, with a little of this and a little of that. Has a somewhat rhythmic African feel.
Place-name
Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?
We normally think of Cat and Kat as girls names -- nicknames, essentially, for Catherine and Katherine. But actor Katt Williams, Emmy-nominated for his role in Atlanta , presents the intriguing…
Word name
Undoubtedly there's a parent out there who sees this as the ultimate cool name. It's anything but.
Invented name
Kal-El is Superman's Kryptonian name, invented by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938 as the birth name of the superhero. Some theorize that it relates to Hebrew characters with the meaning "voice…
Japanese
"sunken ground"
The lead character of the Oscar-nominated 2016 film "Kubo and the Two Strings" lives in Edo-period Japan, but his name is more often heard as a surname in Japan. Still, fans of the animated movie may…
Scottish form of Christopher
"one who carries Christ"
Nearly unknown outside the British Isles, this old Scottish variation has a sleek surname feel that can make an excellent update of the flagging Christopher.
English surname
Téa Leoni and David Duchovny named their kid Kyd in 2002, but he usually goes by his middle name, Miller. Probably a wise choice, given the homonym. On the other hand, the association with…
Cornish, diminutive of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
Kitto updates Dad Name Christopher with a trendy o-ending short form. Use it as an honor name or an original nickname.
"family; connectedness"
This unusual English word name and surname was the middle name of American sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick, after his mother's maiden name. Its striking sound and appealing meaning make it a promising…
Short form of Keziah
"cassia tree"
Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.
German
Anglicized version of a the common German surname Klein. Musician Mike Eli named his daughter Kline Olivia in 2012.
Greek variation of Candace
"white, pure, sincere"
Greek variation of Candace used in the Bible.
English
"brave, bold helmet, keen protection"
A rarely used member of the Ken- family, Kenelm has a rugged, surname-style feel. Borne by a 9th century martyr and a member of the Mercian royal family, it could make an intriguing namesake for a…