Kendra
KEN-druh
Girl · Welsh
Meaning: Knowing, understanding, great champion
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Kendrick
Boy · Welsh · Long name
- Meaning
- Royal ruler, champion, bold ruler
- Pronunciation
- KEN-drik
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Welsh and Scottish; meaning debated, often royal ruler.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernClassicStrong and bold
Languages in use: Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Scotland
Alternate spellings
KendrikEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Kendrick Lamar
1987–present
American rapper and Pulitzer Prize-winning songwriter.
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Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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