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Kendelle
Pronounced ken-DEL /kɛnˈdɛl/Medium
Meaning: Kendelle is a modern feminine respelling of Kendall, an English surname from the town of Kendal, 'valley of the River Kent.' The -elle ending softens the unisex Kendall into a clearly girlish form, in the manner of Danielle and Chantelle.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kendelle reworks Kendall, a surname taken from the town of Kendal, 'valley of the Kent,' with an -elle ending that marks it as feminine. It reflects the modern habit of turning unisex surnames into softer girls' names.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak around 2006. A girl named Kendelle then is still a teenager today, a rare feminine spin on the far more familiar Kendall.
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What does the name Kendelle mean?
It is a feminine respelling of Kendall, an English place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent.'
How do you pronounce Kendelle?
It is said ken-DEL /kɛnˈdɛl/ - two syllables.
Is Kendelle a boy or girl name?
Kendelle is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Kendelle?
It has always been rare, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the mid two-thousands.