Kimbrell
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kimbrell
Kimbrell is derived from the Old English elements "cynebeald," combining "cyne" (royal) and "beald" (bold), meaning "bold ruler" or "royal boldness." The name has English origins and evolved through Middle English surname usage, particularly in the American South where it became established as both a surname and given name.
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Etymology
Kimbrell is derived from the Old English elements "cynebeald," combining "cyne" (royal) and "beald" (bold), meaning "bold ruler" or "royal boldness." The name has English origins and evolved through Middle English surname usage, particularly in the American South where it became established as both a surname and given name.
Kimbrell currently ranks #8,923 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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