Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. KINGZ-lee  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's wood" in Old English. This name may have received a boost in popularity after the release of the 2007 movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, featuring the character Kingsley Shacklebolt.

Popularity

People think this name is

formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

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Entry updated January 21, 2022