KIMBERLY

Meaning

Kimberly comes from an English place name built from Old English elements, often understood as meaning “Cynemǣr’s woodland/clearing” or, more loosely in later interpretation, “royal fortress meadow.” The name was originally a surname and place name before becoming a given name. In modern use, it is generally treated as a feminine name, though it can be used more broadly.

Origin

Fun fact

Kimberly surged in popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century, helped by the fashion for surname-style given names.