Girls Names K Through O

Kelsie

Kelsie is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'Ceol's island' or 'ship's victory'. This spelling variation…

Kelsy

Kelsy is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'ship's victory.' This…

Kemari

Kemari is a melodic feminine name with diverse cultural resonances. It may derive from Japanese origins, where 'kemari' refers to an ancient ball-kicking game similar to hacky sack, traditionally…

Kemper

German and Dutch surname

"serf; hemp farmer; person from Kempen"

Kemper is a familiar surname that is sometimes adopted as a given name. As such, it is a gender-neutral choice, though an incredibly rare one at that. As a surname, Kemper originated in the border…

Kenia

Spelling variation of Kenya

Kenia debuted on the US Top 1000 list in 1992. Even though it currently ranks higher than original spelling Kenya, this is a hard sell as it alters the spelling of the African nation. The significant…

Kensa

Cornish

"first"

A modern Cornish word name, similar in sound to Kenzie, Kerensa, and Keziah, Kenza would make an excellent choice for a first-born daughter. The name has been given to around 50 babies since the late…

Kenzey

Kenzey is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Kenzi or Kenzie, which originated as a diminutive form of Mackenzie or Kenneth. The Scottish surname Mackenzie means 'son of…

Kenzy

Kenzy is a contemporary feminine name that likely developed as either a shortened form of Mackenzie or a variant spelling of Kenzie. The name has Scottish origins, as Mackenzie was originally a…

Kera

Kera is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it relates to the word for 'horn' and could symbolize strength. In Slavic languages, it may be a variant of Kira, meaning 'throne' or…

Kerani

Hindi

"sacred bells"

Kerani is a lovely Indo-Pakistani name that could be seen as the Karen of the multicultural future.

Kerensa

Cornish

"love"

Kerensa, forever romantic, is a rare Cornish name spelled with an ' s ' or ' z ', the most modern of the Karen family. Kerensa (or Kerenza) has ties to the Welsh Cerys. Kerensa is a name favored by…

Kerenza

Kerenza is a feminine name of Cornish origin meaning 'love' or 'charity.' This beautiful yet uncommon name comes from Cornwall in southwestern England, reflecting the distinct Celtic heritage of the…

Keres

Greek mythological name

In Greek mythology, the Keres were female death spirits; goddesses who personified violent deaths and were drawn to bloody deaths on battlefields.

Keris

Spelling variation of Kerris or Cerys

"love"

This phonetic version of the Welsh Cerys might be easier for Americans, certainly, to understand, but it does lose some poetry in translation.

Kerrey

Kerrey is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Kerry. The traditional Kerry derives from Irish origins, specifically from County Kerry in Ireland, and means 'dark' or…

Kerrie

Kerrie is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Kerry, which derives from the Irish Gaelic 'Ciarraí,' referring to the county in Ireland. The name carries associations with the…

Kerrigan

Irish surname

"son of Ciaragán"

An attractive Irish surname that is currently used exclusively for girls in the US, likely due to the feminine associations with the first name Kerry and with skating champion Nancy Kerrigan.…

Kerris

Welsh

"love"

Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.

Kerry

Irish

"dark, dark-haired"

Kerry is the name of one of the most beautiful and lush counties of Ireland was a seventies favorite. Related, updated versions might include Cerys and Keira.

Keshet

Hebrew

"rainbow"

This feminine name, pleasingly reminiscent of Kismet, has a similarly lovely meaning: Rainbow.