Female and male first names beginning with the letter “K”..
KERRIA
FemaleRare, elegant Irish male given name derived from Mac Ghiolla Phádraig, meaning "son of the devotee of Saint Patrick".
KERRIAN
FemaleWelsh name derived from the historic name Caradog, meaning "beloved," popular today despite having no known historical figure associated with it.
KERRIANA
FemaleExquisite Irish name derived from the surname 'O'Cearna', meaning 'descendant of Cearan', an ancient warrior chieftain.
KERRIANN
FemaleRare Welsh feminine name derived from "carreg," meaning "stone," and combining elements "keri" meaning "loved" with "ann.
KERRIANNA
FemaleIrish name derived from Cairenn, meaning "little dark-haired one.
KERRIANNE
FemaleUnique Welsh female name derived from Caradoc, meaning 'loved by the village'. It has historical significance in Wales but remains uncommon today.
KERRIC
MaleCaptivating Welsh name derived from Ceredig, meaning "gifted with poetry.
KERRICK
MaleScottish 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
MaleKerrie, of Irish origin, signifies 'dark-haired', derived from Gaelic 'ceara'. Popular worldwide, it stands out from similar names Kerry and Kari.
KERRIE
FemaleScottish 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.
KERRIGAN
FemaleIrish 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
MaleIrish 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
FemaleAmerican 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
FemaleUnique Scottish feminine given name derived from the Gaelic word "Ceara," meaning "little dark one.
KERRILYNN
FemaleDistinctive Scottish name meaning "dark-haired little one.
KERRIN
FemaleUncommon yet charming Irish given name derived from the ancient surname Ó Ciaráin, meaning "descendant of Ciarán," which translates to "dark-haired.
KERRIN
MaleRare, Irish-derived name meaning "little dark one," derived from Ciarán, an ancient Irish name honoring Saint Ciarán of Saigir.
KERRINGTON
FemaleIntriguing English name derived from Old English 'ciric', meaning 'church', and also linked to the surname Kerry, signifying 'cherry'.
KERRINGTON
MaleEnglish name derived from "cyning," meaning "king," signifying "little king.
KERRION
MaleDistinctive Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Cearcall," meaning strength or power.
KERRION
FemaleDistinctive Scottish name derived from 'Coir'ion', meaning 'little son', with a rich history dating back to the 13th century.
KERRIS
FemaleUnique Scottish given name derived from the surname Kerr, meaning "spear" or "cauldron", symbolizing strength and resilience.
KERRISA
FemaleRare 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
FemaleIntriguing 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
MaleUncommon Irish given name derived from the surname O'Carrón, originally given to warriors, meaning "little dark one".
KERRY
FemaleIrish 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.
KERRY
MaleIrish unisex given name derived from County Kerry, with no specific meaning but strongly associated with Irish culture and heritage.
KERRYANN
FemaleBeautiful and unique female name of Irish origin, combining 'Kerry' meaning "dark" and 'Ann' meaning "grace".
KERRYANNE
FemaleIrish name meaning 'little dark-haired one'.
KERRYE
FemaleIrish name derived from "Ciaráin," meaning "little dark-haired one.
KERRYN
FemaleRare, unisex name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Ciarain meaning "descendant of Ciarán," which translates to "dark.
KERSEY
MaleRare 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
FemaleEnglish given name derived from the town Kersey in Suffolk, named after an Anglo-Saxon landowner whose name meant "victory of the deer".
KERSHA
FemaleUnique Persian name meaning "sun", symbolizing life and warmth, popular among Persians historically as a unisex name.
KERSHAW
MaleEnglish surname derived from Old English "ceorosc" meaning "boggy land", also associated with Old Norse "husc" meaning "house".
KERSTAN
FemaleGermanic name derived from Old Norse elements "hjarþr" meaning 'heart' and "mann" meaning 'man', translating to 'strong-hearted man'.
KERSTEIN
FemaleKerstin, of Scandinavian origin, means 'strong-hearted' and has been popular in Sweden for centuries.
KERSTEN
FemaleRare but meaningful Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements 'kær' meaning "dear" or "beloved", and 'stǫð' meaning "strength", translating to "strong and beloved".
KERSTI
FemaleUncommon Estonian feminine given name derived from the word 'kerst', meaning 'Christmas'.
KERSTIE
FemaleCharming Dutch female name meaning 'Christmas', inspired by the traditional Dutch practice of naming children after significant events or seasons.