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Kendal

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Kendal Pronunciation

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

Meaning: From the English town Kendal — 'valley of the river Kent' — a one-l spelling of the surname KendallHigh

In 30 seconds: A green English valley, trimmed to one l: Kendal is the Lake District town — 'valley of the Kent river' — and the sleek surname-name for girls. Kendall Jenner made the sound a household word.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningFrom the English town Kendal — 'valley of the river Kent' — a one-l spelling of the surname Kendall

U.S. rank (2024)#3599 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,073

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kendal comes from the Cumbrian town — 'Kent's dale', the valley of the river Kent — a one-l spelling of the surname Kendall. As a girls' first name it rode the surname wave, supercharged by model Kendall Jenner; the single-l form reads slightly softer.

It registers modestly for girls as a sleek place-and-surname name. Rare in this spelling, valley-green at the root.

Did you know? Kendal, England gave the world Kendal Mint Cake — the sugary slab that fueled Edmund Hillary's 1953 Everest summit; the town's name now climbs baby charts too.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Kendall — place etymology

Variations

KendallKendylKendahl

Nicknames

KenKenny

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If you like Kendal…

Kendall— the double-l standard spelling

Kyndal— the Ky- styled sister

Kennedy— a fellow surname-name for girls

Sloane— the companion sleek crossover

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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 comes from the English town meaning 'valley of the river Kent', a one-l spelling of Kendall.

Is Kendal a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kendal?

Kendal is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kendall is the familiar form.