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Kimberly's usage as a fn came from a South African city that was named after Lord Kimberley. The surname does come from from a female name, Cyneburga, but boys were the first to be given the name Kimberly in honour of the city after it became prominent during the Boer War, in the 19th century. It was only later in the 20th century (1940s, to be exact) that girls were given the name Kimberly.

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In short, Kimberly's unisex, not female.

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Miranda

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EDIT: Added Boer War stuff and more precise dates

This message was edited 11/3/2004, 6:20 PM