Kendell
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kendell
Kendell is a variant spelling of Kendal, derived from the English place name Kendal in Cumbria, which comes from Old English "cene" (keen/bold) and "dale" (valley), meaning "valley of the keen one" or "bright valley." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious association, though it gained modest popularity as a given name during the 20th century.
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Etymology
Kendell is a variant spelling of Kendal, derived from the English place name Kendal in Cumbria, which comes from Old English "cene" (keen/bold) and "dale" (valley), meaning "valley of the keen one" or "bright valley." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious association, though it gained modest popularity as a given name during the 20th century.
Kendell currently ranks #3,901 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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