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Kindred
English word name
"family; connectedness"
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…
Kingdom
English word name
"country ruled by a royal; the spiritual reign of god"
An addition to the trend for royal names, Kingdom could also have religious significance for those who want it. The name was given to 32 boys in the US in recent years.
Kingsley
English
"king's meadow"
Kingsley is a sophisticated Harry Potter name that entered the US Top 1000 in 2013. Writer Kingsley Amis is its most famous bearer. Cousin Kingston is also rising in popularity, thanks to Gwen…
Kion
Kion is a modern masculine name that gained recognition through Disney's "The Lion Guard," where Kion is the son of Simba. The name likely draws inspiration from "ki" sounds in Swahili or other…
Kip
American diminution of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
Kip Thorne, nobel laureate and long-time colleague of Stephen Hawking, is just one of several Kips who don't have a longer name. But Kip is often short for Christopher.
Kipp
English
"pointed hill"
Full name that sounds more like a short form; more likely to be spelled Kip.
Kirbey
Kirbey is a variation of the name Kirby, which originated as an English surname derived from Old Norse elements 'kirkja' (church) and 'byr' (settlement), literally meaning "church settlement" or…
Kit
English, diminutive of Christopher
"bearer of Christ"
Actor Kit Harington, aka the dreamy Jon Snow on Game of Thrones , has given this nickname-name new style and appeal for boys. Actress Jodie Foster used it for her son back in the 2000s, while actor…
Kittery
English
"place name"
The name of a port town in Maine, named after the birthplace of one of its founders Alexander Shapleigh, of Kittery Court, Devon, England.
Klee
German and Jewish surname
"clover"
The whimsical quality of the work of Swiss artist Paul Klee is somehow reflected in his name, although many would mispronounce it to rhyme with key. Say it like clay.
Knight
English word name
" a mounted man-at-arms serving a feudal superior"
Knight (as opposed to Night) is a name clad in shiny armor. This high-ranking word name was introduced by singers Kelis and Nas. Knight might join brothers King, Royal, and Noble in a new definition…
Kolby
Spelling variation of Colby
Just one more name to fall victim to the K trend. This version of the name has appeared in the US Top 1000 since the mid-1980s, having peaked at Number 359 in 2001. It is now steadily declining year…
Koray
Turkish
"ember moon"
This Corey lookalike actually has quite a different sound – the final syllable rhyming with Kai rather than Lee or Ray. Its evocative meaning is a definite bonus.
Kordian
Polish from Latin, literary name
"of the heart"
Created by the Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki in 1833 for his eponymous romantic hero, Kordian has been in rare use in Poland since. Słowacki based the name on the Latin cor or cordis, meaning…
Kree
Variation of Cree, Native American
Kree, a variant of the Native American Cree tribe name, is one of the most evenly split unisex names between the sexes.
Kresnik
Slovenian deity
A god of fire in Slovenian mythology. Kresnik is also associated with the summer solstice and storms. He is said to reside on a sacred mountain at the top of the world — representing axis mundi, or…
Kuba
Short form of Jakub, Polish, Czech, and Slovak variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
Kuba is the attractive short form of Jakub, the spelling of Jacob commonly used in Poland. Much more distinctive than Jake!
Kubik
Kubik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Polish contexts. It typically functions as a surname rather than a given name in its original culture. The name derives from…
Kylin
Modern invented name
What do you call it when you're acting like a Kyle? Kylin'.
Kylon
Kylon is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek name Kilon (a noted Olympic champion from ancient Athens), or represent a contemporary variation of Kyle…