Kendal
Meaning of Kendal
Kendal drifts in like a cool wind from England’s Lake District, its roots planted in the old market town by the River Kent—think “Kent dale” rolled into one friendly syllable, KEN-dəl. Story goes, medieval traders whispered it across stone bridges, and the name kept strolling until it reached modern nurseries, suitcase in hand and mint-cake crumbs in its pockets. Because it never picked sides, Kendal wears the unisex badge with a grin, suiting a kick-flipping skateboarder or a cello-playing dreamer equally well. Parents love that it sounds crisp as an autumn apple yet feels soft as a lullaby, and the slow-and-steady rise on U.S. charts since the ’50s proves it’s a quiet climber, not a flash-in-the-pan comet. Pop-culture sprinkles—from ski slopes in Colorado to reality-TV spotlights—add a dash of sparkle, while the name’s valley-and-river imagery evokes tierra, agua y cielo, a little slice of nature’s trilogy. In short, Kendal is a passport-ready traveler: familiar, fresh, and forever up for adventure.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KEN-dəl (/ˈkɛn.dəl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Kendal
| Kendal Hanna - |
| Kendal Manuel - |
| Kendal Smith - |
