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Kyle

kile

Popularity

#4511

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

1

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

494,085

Peak Year

#22,947 in 1990

First Recorded

1881

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Kyle is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word 'caol,' meaning 'narrow' or 'strait'.

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Numerology

9

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Famous Namesakes

  • Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor known for his roles in Twin Peaks

  • Kyle Lowry

    Professional basketball player and NBA champion

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

FriendlyOutgoingAthleticEnergetic

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