Unique Boy Names that Start With K

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.

Kicker

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 possibility of it working for a boy as well. He was originally born Micah, and so far, U.S. parents haven't shown much love for Katt as a whole name -- but with <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/562/cool-unique-unisex-names">unique unisex names</a> drawn from nature on the rise, we wouldn't be surprised to see it catch on.

Katt

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 Kenneth, a Kendra, or a Kendrick. 
 
Historically, it has been borne by Kenelm Winslow, an English Pilgrim who travelled to Massachusetts in the 1600s; by Kenelm Digby, a 17th century diplomat and natural philosopher; by Kenelm Lee Guinness, a 20th century record breaking racing driver; and by Kenelm Creighton, a naval hero during Second World War. 
 
Also appearing as the title character in the 19th century novel Kenelm Chillingly by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, it's a rare choice that could get you to nicknames Ken, Kenny, or even Elm, for something more unexpected.

Kenelm

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 virtue name possibility for either gender.

Kindred

An unusual name which feels familiar, thanks to its similarity to other names containing the Hebrew element el "God", like Daniel and Gabriel. It was originally a masculine name, but is now used for both sexes.

Katriel

Definite twenty-first- century possibilities, with its stylish K opening, strong first syllable, and softer second. 

Kellam

Poetic and easy to pronounce (it's keets), this is one of many poets' names to consider, such as Auden, Eliot, Frost, Byron, Lorca, Marlowe, Blake, Emerson and Tennyson. Likely meaning "kite", in reference to the bird of the same name, it could also be used as a nickname to Keaton, or as an alternative to vintage Kit. 

Keats

Actor Mark Ruffalo honed this surname down to its basics when he chose it for his son. A more usable expansion might be the Irish surname Keenan/Keenen.

Keen

While Korrigan or more usually Corrigan is a traditional Irish surname, in Breton folklore a Korrigan is a spritelike creature who often creates mischief.

Korrigan

Kauai is known as the Garden Isle of Hawaii. Ironically, it qualifies as a baby name based on spelling variation and homonym Kawhi, as in basketball star Kawhi Leonard.

Kauai

With an easy-going and interesting sound, the surname-inspired Keyes might fit in with the likes of Hayes, Reese, Kai and Keegan. While Keyes has never appeared in the US stats, Key (perhaps as a variation of Kay or Kai) is given to a handful of boys each year.
 
Like many names, Keyes has a number of origins, one being from the Old English word cȳse meaning "keys" or "lock". As such, it is an occupational name, given to a locksmith or an important keeper of keys. Following its Irish roots, Keyes is an Anglicized form of MacAoidh or MacAodha, via McKee. This gives it the meaning "son of Aodh", or, more literally, "son of fire".
 
One other possibility is that it is a variation of Kay - one of the Knights of the Round Table - which might link it to the Welsh Cai, possibly derived from Gaius, meaning "to rejoice", though this origin is more contested.

Keyes

Created by the Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki in 1833 for his eponymous romantic hero, Kordian has been in rare use in Poland since. 

Słowacki based the name on the Latin cor or cordis, meaning "heart", making this an excellent rare choice for a baby born around Valentine's Day.

Kordian

As in the iconic film brand. Kody is a nickname possibility.
 
The brand got its name from founder George Eastman, who needed something that could easily be trademarked and loved the letter K. He was quoted saying, "In regard to the word Kodak I can say that it was a purely arbitrary combination of letters, not derived in whole or part from any existing word, arrived at after considerable search for a word that would answer all requirements for a trademark name. The principle of these was that it must be short; incapable of being misspelled so as to destroy its identity; must have a vigorous and distinctive personality, and must meet the requirements of the various foreign trademark laws."

Kodak

Name invented for the video game and anime series Angels of Death. Kazarion debuted on the charts in 2021 when it was used for five baby boys.

Kazarion

Kyza debuted for boys in 2021, when it was given to nine baby boys. It has two likely influencers: Artist and social media influencer Khyzal Saleem, who uses the handle @the_kyza on Instagram, and musician Alex Kyza.

Kyza

Derived from Kitt as a diminutive of Christopher, Kitts is known as the larger of the two islands making up the nation St. Kitts and Nevis.

Kitts

Kirkpatrick is an Irish name, originally used as an honor for a church called St. Patrick's church. It could also be see as a combination of the name Kirk, meaning "church", and Patrick, meaning "noble, patrician".

Kirkpatrick

A Welsh place name and surname, it derives from Cyffin or Gyffin, meaning "limit" or "confine". Notable bearers include landscape painter Kyffin Williams and racing driver Kyffin Simpson.

Kyffin

A modern Hebrew name with a stellar meaning, Kochav is taken from the Hebrew word for star. In Jewish tradition, stars are symbolic of light that guides people through their lives and of the might of God. A familiar name in Israel but rare elsewhere, Kochav is a unisex name but more commonly given to boys. 



Kochav

An (understandably) rare word name, Kite nevertheless has the sounds of two favorites — Kai and Kit. The word kite possibly derives from Proto-Indo-European roots and means "screech", however, it is better known as the name of a bird of prey and a toy designed to be flown in the wind. It might also be used to describe a fraudulent bill, cheque, or receipt.
 
Kite has been given to a number of fictional characters including Missouri Kite "Kite" from Natasha Pulley's novel The Kingdoms, the main character from the .hack franchise, and to a character in the anime and manga series Hunter x Hunter — also called Kaito in Japanese.

Kite

unique boy names that start with the letter K, including Kicker, Katt, Kenelm, Kindred, Katriel, Kellam, Keats, Keen, Korrigan, Kauai, Keyes, Kordian, Kodak, Kazarion, Kyza, Kitts, Kirkpatrick, Kyffin, Kochav, and Kite. (Page 8)

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