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Kaidan is a masculine name with multiple potential origins, most commonly associated with Japanese and Gaelic roots. In Japanese, it can mean "mysterious story" or "ghost story," while as an…
Keyana is a melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern American creation combining the popular 'Key-' prefix with the feminine '-ana' suffix. Some sources suggest it…
Maori
"tree bark"
The name Kiri was made famous by New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, whose original name was Claire. Cute but slight, Kiri is close to several other names from Kiriah to Keira to Kyra and its…
Short form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kaye and its more popular sister Kay, once common short forms of the perennially popular Katherine, are now on the endangered list, given to fewer than 50 baby girls each year. But maybe that makes…
Kiarra is a melodious feminine name that gained popularity in the United States beginning in the 1990s. It likely developed as a variant of Kiara or Ciara, which have Irish and Italian origins…
Ksenia is a feminine name with deep Slavic roots, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. Derived from the Greek word "xenos" meaning "stranger" or…
Kaelen is a modern masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots. It's likely a variant spelling of Caelan or Kaelan, derived from the Gaelic name 'Caolán' meaning 'slender' or 'narrow.' The spelling…
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling. Not true: It has authentic roots as a…
Kareena is a beautiful feminine name with multiple cultural associations. It has roots in Indian naming traditions, where it's a variant of Karina or Carina, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.' The name…
Irish, phonetic spelling of Caoimhe
"gentle, beautiful, precious"
Keeva, the name chosen by "How I Met Your Mother" star Alyson Hannigan for her daughter, has recently been a Top 20 name in Ireland, using the authentic spelling Caoimhe. The male version is…
Hawaiian, Swedish
"short form"
The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
Kaylea is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Kayla in the late 20th century. It blends the popularity of the Kay- prefix with melodic ending sounds. Kaylea likely originated…
Kaedon is a modern masculine name that emerged primarily in the United States in the early 21st century. It represents a creative spelling variation of Caden/Kaden, which itself derives from a…
Kobey is a modern masculine name that represents a variation of Coby or Kobe. It may derive from Jacob (meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew) or possibly from the Japanese place name Kobe. The name gained…
Keighley is a feminine name with geographical origins, derived from a market town in West Yorkshire, England. The place name comes from Old English, meaning 'woodland clearing.' As a personal name,…
Greek
"Christian, anointed"
See CRISTIANA.
Kenisha appears to be a modern feminine given name that likely emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. The name may be a variant or elaboration of 'Keisha' with the…
Short form of Ezekiel
Sharp attractive short form which has a nautical translation in German: "keel" (although it isn't used as a name there). Fun fact: the similarly spelt Kieł is the name of Hagrid's dog Fang in the…
Karyna is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Ukraine, Poland, and Belarus. It's a variant of Karina, which derives from the Latin 'Carina' meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved.'…
Kimmy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Kimberly, which began as an English place name combining 'Cyneburg' (royal fortress) and 'leah' (clearing). As a standalone name, Kimmy has…
