Kingsley
Meaning of Kingsley
Kingsley springs from Old English roots—“cyning” for king and “leah” for meadow—so the name paints a picture of a royal clearing bathed in morning light. He or she carries an invisible crown, yet keeps both feet in the grass. Over the years, Kingsley has danced steadily up the U.S. charts, and today it feels both classic and fresh, like pan dulce straight from the oven. Literary lovers hear echoes of novelist Charles Kingsley; movie buffs think of Sir Ben Kingsley; Potter fans flash to the brave auror Kingsley Shacklebolt. Whether chosen for a son or a daughter, the name whispers liderazgo, kindness, and a hint of adventure—veni, vidi, Kingsley. Parents who pick it often say they want a title that nods to strength without losing warmth, and Kingsley answers with a grin, a cape, and a hug.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KINGZ-lee (/ˈkɪŋz.li/)
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Similar Names to Kingsley
- Kingston
- Kingsleigh
- Kingsford
- Kingslynn
- Kingson
- Kingsby
Notable People Named Kingsley
| Sir Kingsley Amis was a renowned English novelist celebrated for his satirical comedies and knighthood. |
| Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu is a Nigerian political economist who serves as President of the African School of Governance and previously held the role of Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. |
| Kingsley Jones, a former Welsh rugby international, now coaches Canada's national team. |
| Kingsley Ogilvie Fairbridge founded the Fairbridge Society to support child emigration from Britain to its colonies. |
| Kingsley Davis was a renowned American sociologist and demographer, celebrated as a leading social scientist of the twentieth century. |
| Sir Kingsley Dunham was a leading 20th-century British geologist and mineralogist who served as a professor at Durham University and director of the British Geological Survey. |
| British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir is known for his roles in Vera, The OA, Peaky Blinders, and Secret Invasion. |
| Kingsley Holgate is a South African explorer, humanitarian, and author famed as the most travelled man in Africa. |
| Kingsley Boateng is a Ghana-born professional footballer who plays as a winger and has represented Italy at youth level. |
| Kingsley Sambo was a Rhodesian painter and cartoonist who lived from 1936 to 1977. |
| Kingsley Bryce is an American soccer player who most recently played for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer. |
| Kingsley Osezele Ehizibue is a German-born, Dutch-raised right back who plays for Udinese and represented the Netherlands at youth level. |
| Kingsley Schindler is a German-born professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Turkish club Samsunspor and represents the Ghana national team. |
| Kingsley Benedict was an American silent-era actor who appeared in over 50 films between 1915 and 1930, born in Buffalo, New York, and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. |
| Kingsley Amuneke is a Nigerian former footballer who played as a centre-back. |
