Kimberly

Kimberly is the feminine form of the unisex name Kimberley, which has its origin in an English place name. This originally consists of the female first name Kyneburga and the Old English term lēah, meaning "meadow, pasture, clearing," and can be translated as "meadow of Kyneburga."

What does the name Kimberly mean?

Kimberly represents a feminine variant of the unisex name Kimberley. The name has its roots in an English place name, which is composed of the first name Kyneburga and the Old English lēah for "meadow, pasture, clearing," leading to approximately "meadow of Kyneburga." Kyneburga, a saint from the 7th century, traces back to the Old English name Cyneburh, which is derived from the words cyne- for "royal" and burh for "fortress, stronghold." Therefore, the name Kimberly can be translated as "the one descended from the meadows of the royal fortress." Like the name Kimberley, Kimberly is also very popular in English-speaking regions, especially in the USA. Notable bearers of the name include actresses Kimberly J. Brown and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. A less common variant is Kimberlee and the short form Kim.

Where does the name Kimberly come from?

The name Kimberly is a feminine first name with Old English roots, meaning "the one descended from the meadows of the royal fortress."

How do you pronounce Kimberly?

The pronunciation of Kimberly is three syllables and has a catchy rhythm. In German, the name is usually pronounced in the English style as "Kim-ber-li" [ˈkɪmbəɹli]. The consonant cluster "-mb-" provides a stable middle, while the light ending "-ly" gives the name a certain lightness. As a result, Kimberly appears modern and lively - friendly, melodious, and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Kimberly is among the very popular first names. The name currently ranks 1,150th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2006 at 105th. In the last ten years, Kimberly has been given as a first name about 1,100 times, securing it the 482nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 329th.

Nicknames & pet names

Berly / Bimby / Bimi / Bimmy / Bärli / DrKimble / Kaimy / Kim / Kimba / Kimbalotte / Kimbaly / Kimbel / Kimber / Kimbere / Kimberlauch / Kimberlu / Kimbi / Kimbim / Kimbly / Kimbo / Kimboow / Kimbs / Kimby / Kimbärly / Kimchen / Kimey / Kimi / Kimileinchen / KimKim / Kimle / Kimly / Kimme / Kimmes / Kimmi / Kimmy / Kimosch / Kimosh / Kimschke / Kimse / Kimski / Kimsn / Kimy / Kimyongun / Kimäy / Kiwi / Klimbim / Klimbimberly / Klimbärchen / Mimi

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Famous people

• St. Cyneburga (Anglo-Saxon princess from the 7th century)
• Kimberley Jane Walsh (singer in Girls Aloud)
• Kimberly Alana Stewart (actress, model, and designer)
• Kimberly Alexis Bledel (American actress and model)
• Kimberly Ann Possible (fictional character from the series 'Disney Kim Possible')
• Kimberly Baldwin (American cyclist)
• Kimberly Brewer (musician from the USA)
• Kimberly Brooks (actress from the USA)
• Kimberly Burwick (American writer)
• Kimberly Buyl (Belgian cyclist)
• Kimberly Chia (Singaporean actress)
• Kimberly Cullum (actress from America)
• Kimberly Derrick (American athlete)
• Kimberly Dos Ramos (Venezuelan actress)
• Kimberly Estrada (American actress)
• Kimberly Foster (American actress)
• Kimberly Friedmutter (American actress)
• Kimberly Hahn (writer from the USA)
• Kimberly Hendrix (designer from America)
• Kimberly Jaraj (British actress)