Kimberlie
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kimberlie
Kimberlie is a feminine variant spelling of Kimberly, derived from the Old English elements "cynebeorh" (royal) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), literally meaning "royal clearing." The name gained prominence in English-speaking cultures during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia, with no specific religious association.
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Etymology
Kimberlie is a feminine variant spelling of Kimberly, derived from the Old English elements "cynebeorh" (royal) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), literally meaning "royal clearing." The name gained prominence in English-speaking cultures during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia, with no specific religious association.
Kimberlie currently ranks #14,105 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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