Kingsley
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kingsley
The name Kingsley derives from Old English elements "cyning" (king) and "leah" (meadow or clearing), meaning "the king's meadow" or "royal meadow." It originated as a place name in England before becoming a given name, particularly in English-speaking cultures.
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Etymology
The name Kingsley derives from Old English elements "cyning" (king) and "leah" (meadow or clearing), meaning "the king's meadow" or "royal meadow." It originated as a place name in England before becoming a given name, particularly in English-speaking cultures.
Kingsley is predominantly used in English-speaking countries, especially Britain and North America, with secular and Christian adoption; it gained notable literary association through 19th-century writer Charles Kingsley and remains popular in contemporary usage without strong religious affiliation.
Kingsley currently ranks #1,096 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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