Kimberlee
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kimberlee
Kimberlee is a feminine variation of Kimberly, derived from the Old English place name Cyneburga, combining "cyne" (royal) and "burh" (fortress), meaning "royal fortress" or "from the wood of the royal forest." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Commonwealth countries, with no significant religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as part of the trend of feminizing traditionally male names.
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Etymology
Kimberlee is a feminine variation of Kimberly, derived from the Old English place name Cyneburga, combining "cyne" (royal) and "burh" (fortress), meaning "royal fortress" or "from the wood of the royal forest." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Commonwealth countries, with no significant religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as part of the trend of feminizing traditionally male names.
Kimberlee currently ranks #4,705 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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