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Kendal

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Kendal Pronunciation

Kendal is pronounced KEN-dəl /ˈkɛn.dəl/High

Meaning: Single-l spelling of Kendall — the English town 'valley of the river Kent'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Kent valley, original lettering: Kendal is the Lake District town itself — green-valleyed and mint-cake famous. Sturdy English place, single-l finish.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningSingle-l spelling of Kendall — the English town 'valley of the river Kent'

U.S. rank (2024)#3727 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,664

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kendal is the single-l spelling of Kendall — the Cumbrian town in the 'valley of the river Kent' (Old Norse dalr, 'valley'). The town's own spelling, it crosses cleanly to a boys' given name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, valley at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Kendal Mint Cake — sugar fuel from this very town — rode in Hillary's pack on Everest in 1953; the name has summit credentials.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Kendall — place-name etymology

Variations

KendallKendelKendyl

Nicknames

Ken

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If you like Kendal…

Kendall— the double-l sister form

Kendrick— a fellow Ken- favorite

Kenton— the companion -ton place-name

Micheal— echoes that soft -al sound

Kayson— another English name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kendal?

Kendal is pronounced KEN-dəl (/ˈkɛn.dəl/). Press play above to hear Kendal said aloud.

How do you say Kendal?

Kendal is said KEN-dəl (/ˈkɛn.dəl/). Press play above to hear Kendal said aloud.

What does the name Kendal mean?

Kendal is the English town in the 'valley of the river Kent'.

Is Kendal a boy or girl name?

Kendal is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kendal?

Kendal is a rare name for boys in the U.S.