Kindred

At a Glance: Name: Kindred – Meaning: family; related by blood or origin (from the ordinary English word) – Origin: English (word name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KIN-dred

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Kindred is an English word name, drawn straight from the everyday word meaning family, or related by blood or origin — there's no separate or hidden meaning layered on top. It's a neutral name, so it's given to children of any gender, and it's pronounced KIN-dred (IPA /ˈkɪndrəd/). If you want a name whose meaning is plainly stated rather than symbolic, this is a straightforward pick.

Meaning & Origin of Kindred

Meaning: Family; related by blood or origin (from the ordinary english word).

Origin: English (word name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kindred

Phonetic: KIN-dred   IPA: /ˈkɪndrəd/

Popularity of Kindred

SSA records from 1996 to 2024 show Kindred has stayed rare throughout, reaching its peak at rank #7232 in 2001 with just 9 babies, and landing at rank #8026 in 2024 with a count of 10.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1996–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kindred mean?

Family; related by blood or origin (from the ordinary english word). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kindred)

How do you pronounce Kindred?

Kindred is pronounced KIN-dred (IPA: /ˈkɪndrəd/).

Is Kindred a popular name right now?

Kindred is near its all-time peak (#7232 in 2001), ranked #8026 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1996–2024.)

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