Find out how popular the first name Kyng has been for the last 18 years (from 2006 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kyng by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Kyng is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 147 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kyng.

The history of the first name Kyng

The name Kyng is an English variant of the word "king," derived from the Old English "cyning" or the Old Norse "konungr." Its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period, when it was used as a title for sovereign rulers in various Germanic cultures.

The name Kyng was particularly prevalent in England during the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods, when it was borne by several prominent monarchs. One of the earliest recorded examples is King Offa, who ruled the Kingdom of Mercia in the 8th century. Another notable figure was King Alfred the Great, the West Saxon king who reigned from 871 to 899 and is celebrated for his military victories against the Vikings and his promotion of education and legal reforms.

In literature and religious texts, the name Kyng appears frequently as a reference to the biblical kings of Israel and Judah, such as King David and King Solomon. The name also features prominently in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, including the Canterbury Tales, where characters like the Knight and the Squire are described as serving a noble Kyng.

Throughout history, several influential figures have borne the name Kyng. One example is Kyng Monmouth, a 12th-century historian and cleric who wrote the influential Historia Regum Britanniae, which popularized the legend of King Arthur and his knights. Another notable individual was Kyng John Lackland, who reigned as King of England from 1199 to 1216 and is remembered for his conflicts with the barons and the signing of the Magna Carta.

In the 15th century, Kyng Henry V (1387-1422) was a celebrated English monarch known for his military victories, particularly the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. A century later, Kyng James I (1566-1625) united the crowns of England and Scotland and oversaw the translation of the King James Bible, which had a profound impact on the English language.

While the name Kyng has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a significant part of English history and literature, carrying connotations of sovereignty, power, and authority.

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