Female and male names starting with the letter "K" .
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KERRIA
FeminineRare, elegant Irish male given name derived from Mac Ghiolla Phádraig, meaning "son of the devotee of Saint Patrick".
KERRIAN
FeminineWelsh name derived from the historic name Caradog, meaning "beloved," popular today despite having no known historical figure associated with it.
KERRIANA
FeminineExquisite Irish name derived from the surname 'O'Cearna', meaning 'descendant of Cearan', an ancient warrior chieftain.
KERRIANN
FeminineRare Welsh feminine name derived from "carreg," meaning "stone," and combining elements "keri" meaning "loved" with "ann.
KERRIANNA
FeminineIrish name derived from Cairenn, meaning "little dark-haired one.
KERRIANNE
FeminineUnique Welsh female name derived from Caradoc, meaning 'loved by the village'. It has historical significance in Wales but remains uncommon today.
KERRIC
MasculineCaptivating Welsh name derived from Ceredig, meaning "gifted with poetry.
KERRICK
MasculineScottish given name of Irish Celtic origin, meaning "hardy" or "strong," derived from the Gaelic word "Ceàrrigh." It was brought to Scotland by early settlers and later became popular due to its association with strength, courage, and determination.
KERRIE
FeminineScottish unisex given name derived from the surname Kerr, meaning "hard" or "tough," signifying strength and courage. Originally used for boys in Scotland during the 18th century, it has evolved to be more commonly associated with girls today.
KERRIE
MasculineKerrie, of Irish origin, signifies 'dark-haired', derived from Gaelic 'ceara'. Popular worldwide, it stands out from similar names Kerry and Kari.
KERRIGAN
FeminineIrish origin given name derived from the surname Ó Ciaragáin, meaning "descendant of Ciaragán," which translates to "speckled" or "piebald." It was historically associated with bravery and loyalty.
KERRIGAN
MasculineIrish given name derived from the surname "Cearrigán", meaning "little spear". It signifies strength and intelligence, and has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and Irish heritage.
KERRILEE
FeminineAmerican female given name created by author Mercedes Lackey for her series "The Heralds of Valdemar". Its origin lies in a blend of popular names at the time, "Kerrie" and "Lee", with no direct translation or established etymology. Despite this, its phonetic beauty and uniqueness have made it an appealing choice among parents seeking distinctive names for their daughters.
KERRILYN
FeminineUnique Scottish feminine given name derived from the Gaelic word "Ceara," meaning "little dark one.
KERRILYNN
FeminineDistinctive Scottish name meaning "dark-haired little one.
KERRIN
FeminineUncommon yet charming Irish given name derived from the ancient surname Ó Ciaráin, meaning "descendant of Ciarán," which translates to "dark-haired.
KERRIN
MasculineRare, Irish-derived name meaning "little dark one," derived from Ciarán, an ancient Irish name honoring Saint Ciarán of Saigir.
KERRINGTON
FeminineIntriguing English name derived from Old English 'ciric', meaning 'church', and also linked to the surname Kerry, signifying 'cherry'.
KERRINGTON
MasculineEnglish name derived from "cyning," meaning "king," signifying "little king.
KERRION
FeminineDistinctive Scottish name derived from 'Coir'ion', meaning 'little son', with a rich history dating back to the 13th century.
KERRION
MasculineDistinctive Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Cearcall," meaning strength or power.
KERRIS
FeminineUnique Scottish given name derived from the surname Kerr, meaning "spear" or "cauldron", symbolizing strength and resilience.
KERRISA
FeminineRare Welsh female name derived from "carr", meaning "love" or "affection". It's associated with the Welsh god of love, Caratacus, and was popularized during the Middle Ages.
KERRISSA
FeminineIntriguing Irish female first name derived from the surname 'Carr', meaning 'rock' or 'cairn'. It has evolved from a patronymic surname to a popular given name over generations, with ties to ancient Irish mythology through figure Carman. Despite its rarity today, Kerrissa remains appealing for those seeking a unique and meaningful name with Irish connections.
KERRON
MasculineUncommon Irish given name derived from the surname O'Carrón, originally given to warriors, meaning "little dark one".
KERRY
MasculineIrish unisex given name derived from County Kerry, with no specific meaning but strongly associated with Irish culture and heritage.
KERRY
FeminineIrish name derived from the Gaelic word "Ciarraí", meaning 'of the dark-haired people' or 'from the kingdom of Ciarraí'. It refers to County Kerry in southwest Ireland and signifies historical and cultural importance within Ireland.
KERRYANN
FeminineBeautiful and unique female name of Irish origin, combining 'Kerry' meaning "dark" and 'Ann' meaning "grace".
KERRYANNE
FeminineIrish name meaning 'little dark-haired one'.
KERRYE
FeminineIrish name derived from "Ciaráin," meaning "little dark-haired one.
KERRYN
FeminineRare, unisex name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Ciarain meaning "descendant of Ciarán," which translates to "dark.
KERSEY
MasculineRare English given name derived from the Old English word "cersian," meaning "to cut" or "to trim." Originally a surname from Suffolk, England, Kersey has gained popularity as a unique boys' name in recent years.
KERSEY
FeminineEnglish given name derived from the town Kersey in Suffolk, named after an Anglo-Saxon landowner whose name meant "victory of the deer".
KERSHA
FeminineUnique Persian name meaning "sun", symbolizing life and warmth, popular among Persians historically as a unisex name.
KERSHAW
MasculineEnglish surname derived from Old English "ceorosc" meaning "boggy land", also associated with Old Norse "husc" meaning "house".
KERSTAN
FeminineGermanic name derived from Old Norse elements "hjarþr" meaning 'heart' and "mann" meaning 'man', translating to 'strong-hearted man'.
KERSTEIN
FeminineKerstin, of Scandinavian origin, means 'strong-hearted' and has been popular in Sweden for centuries.
KERSTEN
FeminineRare but meaningful Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements 'kær' meaning "dear" or "beloved", and 'stǫð' meaning "strength", translating to "strong and beloved".
KERSTI
FeminineUncommon Estonian feminine given name derived from the word 'kerst', meaning 'Christmas'.
KERSTIE
FeminineCharming Dutch female name meaning 'Christmas', inspired by the traditional Dutch practice of naming children after significant events or seasons.