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Kindred
OriginEnglish word name
Meaning"family; connectedness"
About Kindred
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.
Pronounced KIN-drud.
As of October 2026, Kindred ranked #16185 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9199 in 1996.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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