English baby names starting with K

A classic from Scottish and Irish roots, it means “born of fire.”

A long-standing Scottish name meaning “wood,” once cool in the ‘60s.

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

The Pure, Form of Katherine, Virginal

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

The Pure, Virginal, Form of Catherine

Cyneburga's Field, Ruler

A Scottish name linked to the River Kelvin and a famed physicist

Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat

Follower of Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed

Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed

British in origin and meaning “pointed hill,” Kip is a short and cheerful name

This bold English name means “monarch.”

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Stone Church, Christian, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Boomerang

Church

Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.

The Word Cynebeald with the Meaning Kin Bold Brave King, Cyneburga's Field, Regal Hill, Chief War

The Pure, From Katherine and Lynn

Lord, 'Lord, Far-Sighted, Master

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire

Dark-Haired, Dusky, Name of a County, Dark Haired One

An English name meaning “valley of the River Kent,” once propelled by soap operas and celebrity culture.

From Kay and Lee, Pasture, Keeper of the Keys, Slender

Slender, Crowned, Beautiful, Crown of Laurel

An English word name meaning “mounted warrior.”

Defender, King

Little, Army, Womanly, Husband

Pure, Virginal, Gujarati Words for String which Made by Coconut's Fibers, Form of Catherine

The Pure, Girls

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

English in origin and meaning “royal settlement,” Kenton pairs vintage charm with dignified presence.

Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Surname, Form the Church Town

Excellent, Dusky, The Black, Greek

Precious Stone, Follower of Christ, Ice, Brilliant Glass

Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior

Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors

Fate, Deed, A Star, Fruit Garden

Small and Ancient, Sharp

Pure, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man

Cyneburg's Field, Ruler

Incense

Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.

Ennions Mound

Slim and Fair, Keeper of the Keys, Slender

This Scottish name means “narrow spit of land.”

Descendant of Caollaidhe

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Disciple of the Christ, The Anointed One, Christ-bearer, Christian

Pure

English, Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Audience, Ruler, With Raising Tone, Leader

Keeper of the Keys, Happy, Pure, Rejoiced

Great Joy, Alive and Well, Favorite One, Woman

From the Camp of the Roman Army, Follower of Christ

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box/.”

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

One from the Pointed Hill, From the Pointed Hill

Christian, Disciple of Christ, The Anointed One

Sharp, Ancient, Learned, Wise

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Christian Woman, Small Diamond, Follower of Christ, Anointed

Female Version of Kyle, Boomerang

Man, Husband

Domain of Curtis, Short, From Courtenay

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

Church Land

Follower of Christ, Christian, Anointed, Christ-bearer

Beloved, Dear, The Pure, Pretty

Marsh Land, A Marshland, Man of Strength, From the Swampy Place

Little Dark, Darkskinned, Small and Dark-skinned, Swarthy

Warlike

Near the Chapel, Fair and Handsome, Victory, A Wood

God is Gracious, Hair, Immense Joy

The Pure, Form of Catherine

Boomerang

Christian, Disciple of Christ, Anointed

English Meaning Sharp, Little Ancient One, Surname, Learned

Form of Kelly, Farm by the Spring, Laurel, Warrior Woman

Pure, Holy Bell, Black-haired, Dusky

Kenya, Pretty, Too: the Fire of Births

Crowned with Laurels

Hebrew in origin, Kain means “acquire” or “spear,” with strong biblical roots.

Torture, Form of Catherine, The Pure

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Keel Town

Warrior Chief, Bold War-leader

A name of Germanic and Polish origin meaning “brave counsel.”

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Beautiful, Slim and Fair, Slender

County in Ireland, Black Haired Men, Dark, Ruler

Diminutive of Christopher, He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Strong Willed, Wise, Like a Horn, Raven

Sharp, Distant, Fighter, Eye

Castles on the Survivors, Little and Womanly, The Dark One, Man

Husband, Strength, Female Version of Karl, Womanly

Dear One, Expensive, Precious Jewel, Pure

Beloved, Dear, The Pure, Pretty

Ship Island, Warrior, Brave

Torture, Pure

Pretty, Beloved, Dear, The Pure

Exalted Effigy

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh

Cenel's Island, Warrior, Brave, Ship

The Word Keth with the Meaning Forest Windy Place

Love

Treasurer, Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Ciar's People, Inspired By the Eponymous Irish County, Marsh Land, Queen

Candace

An Arabic name meaning “friend,” made famous in the U.S. by poet Kahlil Gibran.

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Descendant of Ciardha

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Crystal

Handsome, Sprung from Fire, Good Looking

Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly

Sugar Treat, Whiteness, Modern Variant of Candace, Glowing

Pure, Form of Catherine

A German surname meaning “cellar master.”

Kid, Young Goat

Little, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Female Version of Charles, Husband

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Unsullied, The Pure

Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Great joy, Favorite

Ancient, Coolness

Strong and Manly, Man, Feminine Variant of Charles, Husband

Pure, Form of Catherine, Torture

Rainfall, Great joy, Favorite

Good-looking, Fair, Too: the Fire from Infants, Royal Oath

Blessed, Form of Katherine, Virginal, Karen and Kathleen

Originally a British place name meaning “king’s town.”

Pure

The Black, Swarthy, Darkskinned, Warrior and Assault

Bold, Strong, Guard, Royal

Village with a Church, Surname

Greek in origin, this alternative to Christian means “follower of Christ.”

Also meaning “noble” and “generous,” this Arabic variant is rising globally.

This Irish-rooted name meaning “watchful” surged in popularity after the TV series Yellowstone.

One Possessed with Many Qualities, Pure

Pure, Form of Catherine

The Gentle, The Beautiful

Abbreviation of Lakeisha, Great Joy, God is Gracious, Woman

Modern Variant of Candace, Glowing, Ancient Hereditary Title Used by Ethiopian Queens, White

Strong, Vigorous

Shed Town, Settlement on the Bank, Where Hawks Fly

Dutch in origin, Kyler means “archer” and offers a modern mash-up of names like Kyle and Tyler.

Christ-bearer, Disciple of Christ, Christian Woman

his name suggests grace with meanings like “slender” and “swamp.”

Vigorous, Watchful, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert

Barrel Maker, Seller, Warrior, Germane

Pure

One who Makes Hats

Cyneburg's Field, Land Belonging to Cyneburg, Cyneburgas Wood, Royal Fortress Meadow

A Beautiful Life, Gorgeous Woman, Flower

Arabic for “generous,” this name honors a giving spirit.

Royal Meadow, Son of Finley

Christian Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

The Pure, Dear, Beloved, Pretty

Dutch in origin and meaning “bold advisor,” it’s often confused with Cohen.

Darling, Dear

Little Dark One, Black Man, The Raven, Swamp Friend

Bosom Friend, Honourable Comrade

Form of Kenneth, One with Beautiful Eyes, Handsome, Sprung from Fire

Lively, Brave Warrior, Aggressive, Bright Headed

Disciple of Christ, The Anointed One, Christian