Kendall-Rae
Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kendall-Rae
Kendall derives from Old English "Centel" (a place name in Westmorland, England) meaning "valley of the River Kent," while Rae is a Scottish diminutive of Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "lamb" in Hebrew.
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Etymology
Kendall derives from Old English "Centel" (a place name in Westmorland, England) meaning "valley of the River Kent," while Rae is a Scottish diminutive of Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "lamb" in Hebrew. The hyphenated compound emerged as a modern given name primarily in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, combining a geographical surname with a biblical-rooted feminine element.
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Kendall-Rae currently ranks #5,591 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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