Kendall

Kendall is both a male and female first name that is originally derived from a family name referring to the geographical designation Kendale. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the valley of the River Kent' or 'the valley at the spring'.

What does the name Kendall mean?

Kendall is a first name used for both men and women, with roots in an old family name linked to the place name Kendale. Translated, the name means 'the valley of the River Kent' or 'the valley at the spring'. The origin of the name may lie in the Old Norse words kelda for 'spring' and dalr for 'valley', or in the Celtic terms kent for 'the boundary' and dael for 'the valley'. Other variants include Kendal, Cendal, and Cendall.

Where does the name Kendall come from?

The name Kendall has its roots in Old English and means 'the valley of the River Kent'. It is composed of the Old Norse terms kelda for 'spring' and dalr for 'valley', as well as the Celtic and Old English words kent for 'the boundary' and dael for 'the valley'. The name is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Kendall?

The pronunciation of Kendall is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ken-dall' [ˈkɛndəl], which creates a compact and slightly tense sound line that remains stable in the middle. The 'nd' provides a distinct intensity in the sound core, while the 'all' forms a calm and slightly open ending. Thus, Kendall appears balanced and modern – structured, present, and with a relaxed English touch.

Popularity

In Germany, Kendall is a rather rare first name. In German name statistics, it has not yet found a place. In Austria, the name reached its best position in 2014 with the 1,621st rank in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Kendall was given as a first name there less than 10 times, earning it the 6,220th place. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Dally / Dolly / Ken / Kende / Kendi / Kendy / Kenn / Kenny / KK

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alan Kendall Duncan (American physicist)
• Benjamin Kendall Emerson (geologist from the USA)
• Charles Kendall Adams (American historian)
• Felicity Kendall Huffman (American actress)
• Kendall Applegate (American actress)
• Kendall Baisden (American sprinter)
• Kendall Coyne (American ice hockey player)
• Kendall Cross (Canadian actress)
• Kendall Fletcher (American soccer player)
• Kendall Gammon (American football player)
• Kendall Gill (American basketball player)
• Kendall Graveman (baseball player from the USA)
• Kendall Gray (American basketball player)
• Kendall Holt (American boxer)
• Kendall Houk (American chemist)
• Kendall Hunter (American football player)
• Kendall Jenner (model/half-sister of the Kardashians)
• Kendall Johnson (American soccer player)
• Kendall Langford (American football player)
• Kendall Lewis Walton (American philosopher)