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Kimmie
Pronounced KIM-ee /ˈkɪm.i/High
Meaning: Kimmie is a pet form of Kimberly (and of Kim), used as a given name in its own right. Kimberly comes from the English place name Kimberley, usually explained as 'Cyneburg's wood or clearing' — Cyneburg being an Old English woman's name meaning 'royal fortress'.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
Kimmie is the affectionate short form of Kimberly, which itself began as the English place name Kimberley, usually read as 'the wood or clearing of Cyneburg' — Cyneburg meaning 'royal fortress' in Old English. Kimberley in South Africa carried the name into the wider world, and Kimberly became a top American girls' name in the mid twentieth century. Kimmie followed as a nickname, and now stands on its own (said 'KIM-ee').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. today. Rare, friendly, and nickname-warm.
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What does the name Kimmie mean?
Kimmie is a pet form of Kimberly, from the English place name Kimberley — 'Cyneburg's clearing', with Cyneburg meaning 'royal fortress'.
How do you pronounce Kimmie?
It's said KIM-ee /ˈkɪm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kimmie a boy or girl name?
Kimmie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Kimmie?
Kimmie is a rare name for girls in the U.S. today, while Kimberly was once very popular.