Kenelm Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kenelm Name at a Glance

Name	Kenelm
Meaning	Defends the family. From Old English words for 'brave' and 'helmet'. In the 9th century, St. Kenelm was murdered by his sister after the death of his father, King Coenwulf of Mercia. This name is used rarely today.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kenelm Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kenelm means “Defends the family. From Old English words for 'brave' and 'helmet'. In the 9th century, St. Kenelm was murdered by his sister after the death of his father, King Coenwulf of Mercia. This name is used rarely today”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kenelm Name Origin

Our database records Kenelm under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kenelm a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kenelm is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kenelm

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