Origin and Meaning of Kinberly

From the royal fortress meadow

Origin: English - Kinberly is a modern variant of the name Kimberly, which derives from the Old English place name 'Cyneburh', meaning 'royal fortress', combined with the element 'leah', meaning 'meadow'.

• Kinberly is a less common variant of Kimberly, which became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century.
• The name Kimberly has various forms and spellings across cultures, including Kimberley in England, which denotes both a girl's name and a location.
• Notable figures with the name Kimberly include actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Olympic athlete Kimberly Locke.
• Kimberly enjoyed significant popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, charting among the top 10 names for girls in the United States during that era.
• Variations and related names include Kim, Kym, Kimber, and the more traditional Kimberly.