Find out how popular the first name Kindell has been for the last 36 years (from 1980 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kindell by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Kindell is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 81% of people named Kindell being female.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kindell.

The history of the first name Kindell

The name Kindell is a modern variant of the Old English name Cynedelf, which can be traced back to the 8th century AD. The name is derived from the elements "cyne," meaning royal or noble, and "delf," meaning a digging or quarry. In its earliest form, Cynedelf likely referred to someone who worked in a quarry or mine owned by a noble or royal family.

This name was relatively uncommon in medieval England, with only a handful of recorded instances. One of the earliest known bearers was Cynedelf of Mercia, a minor nobleman who lived in the 9th century during the reign of King Beornwulf of Mercia. Records show that Cynedelf owned a small quarry and served as a loyal retainer to the king.

By the 11th century, the name had evolved to the spelling "Kenedelf," and it can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. A Kenedelf is listed as holding a modest estate in the county of Somerset.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to evolve phonetically, with various spellings such as "Kendale," "Kendall," and "Kendell" appearing in historical records. One notable bearer was Sir John Kendell (c. 1450-1518), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol, England, who served as Mayor of the city in 1506.

Another historically significant figure was William Kendell (1603-1667), an English Puritan minister and author who emigrated to New England in the 1630s. He served as the minister of the First Church in Woburn, Massachusetts, and wrote several influential religious treatises.

In the 19th century, the spelling "Kindell" emerged as a variant, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Kendall and Kendrick. One early bearer was Abner Kindell (1812-1889), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who founded the Kindell Furniture Company.

Rounding out the list of notable historical figures is Mabel Kindell (1887-1964), an American artist and illustrator who gained recognition for her works depicting rural life and landscapes in the American Midwest. Her paintings and drawings were exhibited in major galleries throughout the early 20th century.

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