Kendal name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: k(e)-ndal
Meaning: Valley of the River Kent and Exalted Effigy
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What does Kendal mean?

Prevalent unisex name Kendal is used commonly in English, Kendal means "From the Bright Valley or Exalted Effigy" is originated from Old English. Kendal is variant of well-liked Kendall. Used primarily in English well-liked, Kendall is originated from Old English, Kendall means "From the Bright Valley, Exalted Effigy and Valley of the River Kent".

How do I pronounce Kendal?

Two syllabled Kendal is pronounced as k(e)-ndal. ken-dal is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Kendal

Kendayl, Kendall, Kendahl

Names that rhyme with Kendal

How popular is the name Kendal?

Kendal was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1915 around 13137 babies have been given the given name. At the peak of its usage in 2004, it ranked 513rd when 565 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 158 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Kendal is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 848 on girl names chart when 26 babies were named Kendal. Over 397 people have been named Kendal in England and Wales.

Kendal is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 28 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 191 people have been named Kendal in France.

Also, Kendal is a familiar name in Costa Rica, India, Bahamas, England, Canada, South Africa and Turkey. As per our evaluation, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Kendal around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018386727197399
2017310537220885
20162965391563141
20152521491260193
20142482501120225
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Facts

Kendal in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands8755
Sweden431820
Norway5620
Denmark2020

Numerological aspects of Kendal

Handling the problems and life situations of others keeps you distracted from your own. Meditation is your thing. Learn what makes you happy. You possess great communication skills. Not being focused on building an impressive career doesn't mean you should stay uneducated and blind. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin.

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Famous people named Kendal

  • Kendal Flanagan, Australian film and television director
  • Kendal Pinder, Bahamian former professional basketball player

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