Kensington
Old English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kensington
Kensington derives from Old English elements "Cynesige" (royal) and "tūn" (settlement), meaning "the settlement of the royal estate" or "king's town." The name originated in England, particularly associated with the London district of Kensington, and is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained prominence as a place name during the medieval period.
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Etymology
Kensington derives from Old English elements "Cynesige" (royal) and "tūn" (settlement), meaning "the settlement of the royal estate" or "king's town." The name originated in England, particularly associated with the London district of Kensington, and is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained prominence as a place name during the medieval period.
Kensington currently ranks #2,839 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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