Ancient baby names starting with K

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

The Pure, Form of Katherine, Virginal

The Pure, Virginal, Form of Catherine

Cyneburga's Field, Ruler

Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Boomerang

Church

The Pure, From Katherine and Lynn

Lord, 'Lord, Far-Sighted, Master

The Black, Black Man

Pure, Virginal, Gujarati Words for String which Made by Coconut's Fibers, Form of Catherine

The Pure, Girls

English in origin and meaning “royal settlement,” Kenton pairs vintage charm with dignified presence.

Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Surname, Form the Church Town

Victorious Prince, Royal Victory

Excellent, Dusky, The Black, Greek

Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior

Pure, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Cyneburg's Field, Ruler

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

Ennions Mound

Descendant of Caollaidhe

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box/.”

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

This English name means “king’s meadow.”

Man, Husband

Domain of Curtis, Short, From Courtenay

He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

Marsh Land, A Marshland, Man of Strength, From the Swampy Place

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert, Vigorous

The Pure, Form of Catherine

Form of Kelly, Farm by the Spring, Laurel, Warrior Woman

Torture, Form of Catherine, The Pure

Keel Town

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Beautiful, Slim and Fair, Slender

Husband, Strength, Female Version of Karl, Womanly

Torture, Pure

Treasurer, Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Descendant of Ciardha

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Unsullied, The Pure

Strong and Manly, Man, Feminine Variant of Charles, Husband

Pure, Form of Catherine, Torture

Bold, Strong, Guard, Royal

The Gentle, The Beautiful

Vigorous, Watchful, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert

Dutch in origin and meaning “bold advisor,” it’s often confused with Cohen.

Swarthy, Dark-skinned, Marsh Land, Fort

This name of German and English origin refers to someone who transports goods by cart.

Of Gaelic origin and meaning “slender.”

Man, Beloved, Husband, Dear

Pure, Name of a Sage

Pretty, Beloved, Dear, The Pure

Brought to fame by soccer star Kylian Mbappé, this Irish-rooted name means “war strife.”

The Black, Fight

Scottish in background, this versatile name suggests friendship and strength.

A twist on Kaden, this Arabic-rooted name means “warrior.”

Torture, Pure, Form of Catherine

The Pure

Tribe, Clan, Struggle, Fight

Keeper of the Keys, Pure

Fair, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Slender, Pure

Irish in origin and meaning “little dark one,” this name is gradually gaining gender-neutral popularity.

Green Shoot, Young Shoot

Ugly Head

Defends the Family, Cene, Beautiful and Wealthy, Bold Defender

Irish in root, this fresh update on Ryan means “ancient” and has steadily grown in appeal.

The Black

Built off Kyle with the -en suffix, this Gaelic-inspired name means “narrow” or “straight.”

Lord

Victory of the People, Victory

Derived from Cameron, it keeps Scottish clan heritage intact.

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Beloved, Crown, Laurel

From the Greek word for “Lord,” Kyrie stands as a strong spiritual name.

Warrior

An Americanized spelling of Colton, it means “coal town.”

Husband, Man

The Pure

Helmet, Kettle

A Scottish surname-style name meaning “son of Carr,” with modern appeal.

Husband, Man

The Pure

Master, Divine, Borne by Large Number of Saint, Of the Lord

Helmet, Boiler, Kettle

A regal West African name meaning “kingly.”

A Latin variation of Calvin, it means “little bald one.”

Keeper of the Keys, Pure

Combination of Kay and Lynn, Pure

Narrow, Slender

The Pure

Lord

Sweetheart, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

The Words Kelda Which Means Spring Fountain, Farm By the Spring

Curly-haired, Descendant of Caiside, Clever

With dual roots in Gaelic and Sanskrit, Kyran can mean “dark-haired one” or “beam of light.”

Irish in origin and meaning “slender,” Kael links to ancient mythology through the warrior Cáel of the Fianna.

Strength, Womanly, A Form of Karley, Man

The Pure

Husband, Man

This modern spelling of Carson means “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Nikolaus

A modern spelling of Cash, it also has roots in Europe.

Narrow, Slender

Maker of Cord

Irish in origin and meaning “fiery” or “descendant of Aodhagán,” Keagan sparks energy and passion.

Descendant of Caollaidhe

An American-Gaelic hybrid, Kaylen combines meanings like “keeper of the keys,” “pure,” and “slender.”

The Pure

Nikolaus, A Scholar

The Pure

Spear, Strength, Typical Warbler), Ladybird)

Rooted in British “coal town,” Kolten updates a traditional place name with a modern, standout spelling.

The Pure

Valley of the River Kent

Hilly Area, Famous, Good Repute, Glory

Maiden, Virgin Girl, Greek Poetess

Christ-bearer, Bearing Christ, To Carry

Descendant of Aodhagán

Ruler, The Pure, Torture

Ship, Island of the Ships, Cenel's Land, Victory

The Element Tun Which Means Town Settlement Homestead, Where Hawks Fly, Urbane

This Irish name means “lover of wolves” or “desiring.”

Advisor, Counsel, Advice, Bold

Husband, Man

Cene, Brave Helmet, Beautiful and Wealthy, Defends the Family

Royal Valley, Valley of the River Kent

Form of Catherine, The Pure, Holy

This Gaelic-derived name means “narrow” or “straight.”

From the Bright Valley, Exalted Effigy

Beloved, Dear, Pretty, The Pure

Raven, Rabe

Young Shoot, Green Shoot

Husband, Man

A Scottish name meaning “crooked nose,” it has broad appeal.

Of Greek origins, this name means “noble lord or lady,”

This alternative spelling adds flair to the name Camden.

The Elements Keel, Town of the Keels

Glory, Fame

Town of the Keels

Carrying Christ

German in origin, Kolby means “mace” or “club.”

Rosebud, Beloved, Laurel, Keeper of the Keys

Royal Valley Referring to Kent in England

The Pure, Pretty, Beloved, Dear

Pure, Keeper of the Keys

Where Hawks Fly, Settlement on the Bank

The Pure

The Beautiful, The Gentle

To Carry, Bearing the Christ, Christ-bearer

Cena Meaning Keen, From the King's Estate, Royal Settlement

Horned, War Horn, Raven, Strong Willed

Narrow, Slender

Carrying Christ

Bold Defender, Cene, Beautiful and Wealthy, Defends the Family

Cassia, Not Known for Sure

A modern K-variant of Carson, this Scottish-English surname means “son of the marsh dwellers.”

The Pure

Disciple of the Christ, Anointed, a Greek Translation of Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ = Anointed)

Man, Husband

Shed Town, Settlement on the Bank, Where Hawks Fly

Man, Husband

Pure, Like God, Keeper of the Keys, Beloved

Beloved, The Pure, Pretty, Dear

Pretty, The Pure, Beloved, Dear

The Black

Island, Victorious Ship, Brave, Victory

Man, Husband

A distinctive take on Cameron, Kamron comes from Scottish roots and means “crooked nose.”

Fight, Loud, Famous

Free Man, Strength, Female Version of Karl, Womanly Strong

Short Nose, Snub Nosed, Courtly, Domain of Curtis

The Element Kore with the Meaning Maiden Virgin, Seething Pool, Girl, Little Hearts