Kensington

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Kensington is derived from the name of an affluent and prestigious neighborhood in London, England. It means "place of the king's house" or "the town of the king's swordsmith."
Popularity
Kensington is not a very popular name globally, but it has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States since 2013. In 2020, it ranked as the 1,224th most popular name for girls in the US.

cartoon of the name Kensington
Cartoon of Kensington

Kensington Name meanings & History

The name Kensington is derived from the name of an affluent and prestigious neighborhood in London, England. It means "place of the king's house" or "the town of the king's swordsmith.". Transferred use of an English place name. Kensington can be used as a first name or a middle name for both boys and girls. It is often used by parents looking for a unique and sophisticated name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Kensington: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kensington:

K: Kundalini,Kind,Karma,Karate

E: Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Exaggerate

N: Neat,Nagging,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neurosis

S: Security,Status,Sex,Success,Solidity,Sensuality,Social Standing

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

G: Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off,Go-getter

T: Tireless,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tacky,Touchy,Testy

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive

Kensington is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Kensington (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) brash

Other Forms: Kensingtyn


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