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Kendall
KEHN-duhl
Kendall (name) means a given name and surname of English origin, from the same place name as Kendal, meaning "valley of the river Kent.". Example: “Kendall works as a graphic designer in New York.”
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A given name and surname of English origin, from the same place name as Kendal, meaning "valley of the river Kent."
"Kendall works as a graphic designer in New York."
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Etymology
Comes from the place names Kendal in Cumbria, meaning "valley of the river Kent", and Kendale in Humberside, from Old Norse kelda ("spring") and dalr ("valley").
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What does “Kendall” mean?
The word “Kendall” means a given name and surname of English origin, from the same place name as Kendal, meaning "valley of the river Kent.".
How do you pronounce “Kendall”?
“Kendall” is pronounced KEHN-duhl (/ˈkɛndəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kendall” in a sentence?
Here is “Kendall” used in a sentence: “Kendall works as a graphic designer in New York.”
What part of speech is “Kendall”?
“Kendall” is a name.
Is “Kendall” a common word?
“Kendall” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Kendall a surname or a first name?
Kendall functions as both a surname and a given name. As with many English surnames turned first names, it came from a place-name origin before being adopted as a personal name.
What is the difference between Kendall and Kendal?
Kendal, without the second 'l', is the original English place name meaning 'valley of the river Kent.' Kendall, with the extra 'l', is the given name and surname derived from that same place name.
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