Origin, Meaning, And History Of Kendall
英美资源集团的名字肯德尔是一个中性的名字-Saxon origin that comes from the Old English words cyne meaning ‘royal’ and dael meaning ‘valley,’ and together it stands for the ‘valley of kings.’
As a surname, Kendall or Kendl or Kendal has two origins. Firstly, it is derived from Kendal’s market town and civil parish in Cumbria, England. Secondly, it is considered an anglicization of the middle Welsh name Kyndelw which later came to be named Cynddelw, a famous 12th-century Welsh poet bore.
Kendall is also said to have been derived from a surname that means ‘the Kent River valley’ from the geographical location of a region named Kent in England. Kent as a surname belongs to an Anglo-Saxon habitational name and was first found in Berkshire in southeast England. Perhaps best known as ‘the Garden of England’ by King Henry VIII for its rich countryside and the number of hop gardens, Kent claims to be the oldest and the fifth most populous country in England.
The name Kendall has been around for centuries and can be alternatively spelled as Kendell, Kendoll, Kendel, Kendle, Kindell, Kindel, or Kindle. Kendall can have amazing nicknames like Kenny and Ken and is a name with a rich history and royal roots.
Kendall took a significant pick in popularity in the 20th century and was featured in several fictional characters in popular culture. Kendall Hart is a fictional American soap opera All My Children character. She is a sixteen-year-old daughter of Erica Kane and is played by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Kendall Logan is another fictional character appearing in the X-Men comics and is an incredibly powerful mutant possessing an innate connection with nature. He can even manipulate weather and has inherited the abilities of his parents. With its royal history, Kendall is a sure winner even for parents in the 21st century.
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Famous People With The Name Kendall
- Kendall Lamont AnthonyAmerican professional basketball player for Saint-Quentin of the LNB Pro B.
- Kendall BlantonAmerican football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League
- Kendall Francis SchmidtAmerican singer, songwriter, dancer, music producer, actor, and member of Big Time Rush.
- Kendall Seeger “Siggy” KendallAmerican writer of children’s books, recipient of the Newbery Honor, Ohioana award, Parents choice award, and the Mythopoeic Society Aslan award.
- Frank Kendall IIIAmerican engineer, lawyer and executive, the 26th and current United States Secretary of the Air Force.
Kendall On The Popularity Chart
Kendall was a commonly used name during the 1980s, but its popularity has steadily increased since then. To see how this name has performed over time, take a look at the graphs below.
Popularity Over Time
After a steep rise in popularity after 1992, Kendall reached its highest popularity in 2005 as represented in the graph below.
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Over the years, Kendall’s popularity as a name has been steadily improving and it is now ranked among the top 200 most popular names in the US.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Kendall
As a name, Kendall has many similar sounding counterparts. Here are some options for your reference.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Kendall
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Kendall?
The name Kendall means kendall means from the bright valley of kent river.
2. What is the origin of the name Kendall?
Kendall has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Kendall?
Kendall is pronounced as ken-dall.
