Kingsley

Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage English (Modern)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɪŋz.li/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's wood" in Old English. This name may have received a minor boost in popularity after the release of the 2007 movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, featuring the character Kingsley Shacklebolt.

Related Names

RootKingsley (surname)

Popularity

People think this name is

formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

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Entry updated October 6, 2024