Kimberly

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    Origin:
  • English: An English surname with an original meaning now unknown, but which almost certainly refers to a meadow. Some speculation exists that it is derived from a word referring to a royal meadow camp. Traditionally a boys'' name, Kimberly is now more popularly used for girls.
Description:
An English surname with an original meaning now unknown, but which almost certainly refers to a meadow...or a South African village. Some speculation exists that it is derived from a word referring to a royal meadow camp. Traditionally a boys name, Kimberly is now more popularly used for girls. (Particularly ones that grow up to become Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders. Seriously.)
Popularity:
How popular is Kimberly? Here's how many babies were named Kimberly over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Cimberleigh   •   Cymberly
Nicknames:
Kim   •   Kimber   •   Kimbra   •   Krissy   •   Kristie   •   Kristy   •   Ksenya
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Kimberly Williams, Actress Kimberly Elise
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Rod Stewart, Daughter of Reggie Jackson, Daughter of James Garner
Syllables:
3
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