Kool Kardashian Spellings

Khloe

Variation of Chloe

"young green shoot"

Khloe's a variation of the popular Chloe, thanks to reality star Karshadian of the K-named family. Khloe jumped a whopping 101 places into 2009's Top 100 and peaked at 42 in 2010 but has declined in…

Kimberly

English surname and place name

"Cyneburga's meadow"

Kimberly's heyday was in the 1960s and 70s, when it ranked among the Top 10. While it hasn't been stylish for decades, it's evidenced more staying power than some former hot girl names, remaining…

Kamryn

English variation of Cameron, Scottish

"crooked nose"

As a Top 600 name for girls for more than 20 years, Kamryn has become a widely-accepted version of the original Cameron. It also ranks just below the Top 1000 for boys too, though it is used three…

Kathryn

English variation of Katherine, Greek

"pure"

Although the Kathryn spelling feels like a modern streamlining of this ancient royal and saints' name, it is in fact found back through history. At least one of Henry the Eighth's unfortunately wives…

Kris

English diminutive of Kristen or Kristina, Scandinavian from Greek

"a Christian"

Kris was once the ultimate cool cheerleader name, but now she's more likely to be a matriarch ala Kris Jenner. Only five baby girls were named Kris in the US last year, though there are still several…

Kourtney

Variation of Courtney, English from French

"short nose; courteous, from the court"

This spelling variation of Courtney has been popularized by celebrity Kourtney Kardashian.

Kiley

Spelling variation of Kylie

"boomerang"

Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the…

Kalliope

Greek

"beautiful voice"

Original form of the more familiar Calliope, the muse of epic poetry. A calliope is a musical instrument sometimes called the steam organ, frequently found on carousels. With its rhythmic sound, this…

Karys

Karys is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Karis (derived from the Greek word 'charis' meaning 'grace' or 'kindness') or related to the Welsh name Carys,…

Kadence

Variation of Cadence, word name

"rhythm, beat"

K-beginnings are often substituted for Cs, and this spelling is definitely finding favor with many parents, among them skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. However, sometimes the original is the best - we…

Katelyn

Spelling variation of Caitlin

"pure"

One of the most popular of the trendy Caitlin variations, Katelyn points directly to components Kate and Lyn --making it a bit more traditionally feminine.

Kally

Kally is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of names like Kalliope, Katherine, or Kayla. With Greek roots, particularly from 'Kalliope' meaning 'beautiful voice,' Kally offers a…

Karoline

German and Scandinavian variation of Caroline, French

"free man"

Karoline is the form of the classic Caroline commonly used in Germany and throughout Scandinavia, where it is popular. It's an acceptable if not traditional spelling variation, given to nearly 100…

Kamelia

Kamelia is a feminine variation of Camelia, which derives from the camellia flower. The name has Latin origins through 'camellia,' named after botanist Georg Joseph Kamel. In Slavic countries,…

Kristine

Scandinavian variation of Christine

Christine was one of the first megapopular C-to-K baby names , from Scandinavian variations such as Kristine and Kirsten to Kris, Kristy, and Kristy. While Kristine retains its krisply lovely sound,…

Klara

German, Russian, Polish, Scandinavian variation of Clara

"light"

German, Slavic and Scandinavian form of Clara, which is a Top 100 girl name in multiple European countries, including Austria, Croatia, Iceland and Poland. While Clara is fashionable in the US, the…