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Bonds Babies 2015 - Unusual Ks

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By imogeneve
Updated Tue Oct 27 2015
Sooo ... Hectic or should I say Hektik? Seriously. So much diversity in the K-Name-Land. These are the names that only occur once in the list of Babies (under four) entered in Australia's Bonds modelling competition - starting with the letter K. I'm not sure what compelled me to do this! I've tried to capture every you-nique spelling. Every Kr8tif nuance. My fave names on this list? Karolina, Kiko, Keeva, Kitty & Koji. Biggest surprises? That two little girls out there are named Kokoda (which I like). Therefore the name didn't make this list. However, only one little girl is called Kylie. There were plenty of variants of Carly and Kaylie though. Maybe the pop princesses has killed her name! And just incase you were interested, there were 8 little Khaleesi's entered in the competition as well as the Kaleece, Kalisi, Kelisi and Khalisee below.
  1. Kenneth

    • Origin:

      Scottish and Irish

    • Meaning:

      "born of fire, handsome"

    • Description:

      Kenneth may have lost much of its luster now, but Kenneth has had its moments of glory. The first king of Scotland was Kenneth, and Sir Kenneth, a Christian crusader, was the hero of the Sir Walter Scott novel The Talisman.
  2. Kitty

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      This endearing nickname name is one Katherine pet form that predates all the Kathys and Katies, having been fairly common in the eighteenth century. With the current mini-craze for animal-related names, Kitty is sounding cute and cuddly again—she's already jumped back onto the U.K. list, at number 199.
  3. Kellan

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kellen

    • Meaning:

      "swamp; slender"

    • Description:

      Kellan Lutz is the attractive young actor who plays Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series.
  4. Kyler

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "victory of the people"

    • Description:

      Kyler was once a creative solution for 90s parents who enjoyed the sounds of Kyle and Tyler but didn't want to use anything so popular. Now a well-established name on the US charts, it is given to more than 1000 babies every year.
  5. Keith

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "wood"

    • Description:

      Strong but gentle, Keith is one of the Scottish surnames that, along with Douglas, Craig and Bruce, were considered the epitome of cool in the 1960s and early 1970s, when it was a Top 40 choice.
  6. Keziah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "cassia tree"

    • Description:

      This lively Old Testament nature name (belonging to one of the three beautiful daughters of Job) entered the US Top 1000 list in 2024, and ranks highly here on Nameberry — making it one to watch!
  7. Kellen

    • Origin:

      German; Irish

    • Meaning:

      "swamp; slender"

    • Description:

      Kellen is German in origin and Irish in spirit. Kellen has fallen a bit in popularity for boys since its peak in 2012, but it has possibilities for girls too. In fact, Kellen's similarity to such feminine names as Helen, Ellen, and Kelly makes it feel more unisex or even female, though Twilight actor Kellan Lutz has done much to popularize this name for boys.
  8. Keaton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "shed town"

    • Description:

      Keaton is an engaging surname with warmth, energy and a sense of humor, identified with silent comedian Buster Keaton and contemporary actors Michael and Diane Keaton. Although rare as a first name, a young Keaton would fit right in with classmates Keenan and Kellen.
  9. Keegan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Egan"

    • Description:

      Keegan is one of a clan of spirited Irish surnames starting with K and ending with 'n'--this one with the cheery double 'e' in the middle-- that are appealing to an increasing number of parents. It derives from Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son (or descendant) of Aodhagán," a diminutive of the Irish name Aodh--pronounced Aye.
  10. Kelly

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "war"

    • Description:

      A predominantly male name in the US until the late 1950s, the name continued to rise for both sexes for both sexes for a further decade, before starting to decline for boys. Despite dropping out of the boys' Top 1000 in 2002, Kelly retains a rugged Irish charm.
  11. Kylie

    • Origin:

      Noongar, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "boomerang; narrow spit of land"

    • Description:

      Popular pop name, inspired by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was at its height in Australia in the 1970s and early 80s; often cited as a Noongar name meaning "boomerang".
  12. Kaius

    • Origin:

      Variation of Caius, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "rejoice"

    • Description:

      Kaius is a K-ization of the Latin Caius, the name of an ancient poet, introduced by style maven Rachel Zoe. More recently, it was used by Derek Jeter for his son.
  13. Kilian

    • Origin:

      German variation of Cillian, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "war strife; church"

    • Description:

      This German spelling of the classic Irish Cillian is heard throughout Europe — it's a popular choice in France as well.
  14. Kelsey

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "Cenel's island"

    • Description:

      Yesterday's hottie, today's mom name. Kelsey derives from several English place names and may mean "Cenel's island", from the Old English name Cenel "fierce".
  15. Keiran

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kieran

    • Meaning:

      "little dark one"

    • Description:

      While Kieran is the class and most-used male form of this name, some people spell it Keiran in keeping with the female Keira, the version popularized by the gorgeous Ms. Knightley.
  16. Kris

    • Origin:

      Short form of Kristof or Kristofer

    • Meaning:

      "Christian"

    • Description:

      Many European cultures spell Christopher with a K and thus the short form Kris. There were about 35 baby boys named Kris, just Kris, in the US last year, and only a handful of baby girls -- this after the name ranking in the Top 1000 for both genders from the late 1940s through the 1970s. However you spell it, it's an appealing name that's in a slump right now because of overexposure. It's also one of the original gender neutral names, paving the way for a new way of thinking about names and gender.
  17. Kristen

    • Origin:

      Danish and Norwegian variation of Christine

    • Meaning:

      "a Christian"

    • Description:

      Kristen may be somewhat past its fashion high point, but it remains forever crystalline clear. Possible problem: confusion with the similar Scandinavian names Kristin, Kirsten, Kirstie, et al.
  18. Kim

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Kimberly; Vietnamese; Scandinavian diminutive of Joachima; Soviet name

    • Description:

      Kim was the coolest name... of the 1960s. Kim was popularized by actress Kim Novak, and its energy is still maintained by rapper Lil' Kim, but it holds lil' or no appeal for new babies. Parents who like Kim's short, sweet sound might look to a choice such as Sam, Lou, or Belle.
  19. Katerina

    • Origin:

      Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of Katherine

    • Description:

      Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to the hurricane that devastated New Orleans.
  20. Kalea

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "joy, happiness"

    • Description:

      Kalea is a Top 100 name for girls in Hawaii, that may also be spelled as Kale'a. Sources differ on the meaning of the name, but the most authoritative land on "joy or happiness", with other suggestions being "clear", "call, voice", "the bright one" or a combination of other Hawaiian names, such as Kalani and Leilani.