Kingsley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kingsley Name at a Glance

Name	Kingsley
Meaning	From the king's wood/meadow. Used as a first name since the 19th century. Famous Bearer: British novelist Kingsley Amis.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kingsley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kingsley means “From the king's wood/meadow. Used as a first name since the 19th century. Famous Bearer: British novelist Kingsley Amis”. 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.

Kingsley Name Origin

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

Is Kingsley a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Kingsley

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