Kimmy
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kimmy
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Kimmy is a girl's name that is considered a short and affectionate form of Kimberley. It has its origin in the English town of Kimberley and is often interpreted as 'the clearing of Cyneburga' or 'the meadow of the royal fortress.'
What does the name Kimmy mean?
The name Kimmy derives from Kimberley and originally refers to the town of Kimberley in England. Translated, it means 'the clearing of Cyneburga' or 'the meadow of the royal fortress.' The origins of the name lie in the term Cyneburga, complemented by the Old English word leah, which means 'forest,' 'meadow,' 'field,' or 'clearing.' Cyneburga itself is composed of the Old English elements cyne or cynn, meaning 'royal' or 'king,' and burg for 'fortress' or 'castle.' Other variants include Kimberly, Kimberlee, Kimberli, Kimmie, Kimmi, and Kimbra.
Where does the name Kimmy come from?
The name Kimmy has Old English roots and means 'the clearing of Cyneburga.'
How do you pronounce Kimmy?
The pronunciation of Kimmy is short and lively. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'KIM-mi' [ˈkɪmi], with the short I sound shaping the first syllable. The double consonant '-mm-' provides a gentle compression in the middle part before the bright '-y' softly fades out. These features give Kimmy a playful and modern character – it sounds fresh, uncomplicated, and present.
When is the name day of Kimmy?
The name days for Kimmy fall on January 20, March 20, April 20, and July 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Kimmy is a common first name and currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2016 at 3,055th place. In the last ten years, Kimmy has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it at 3,879th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,776th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kimi / Kimsch / Kimsche / Mimmy
Famous people
- Kimmy Gibbler (character from the series 'Full House')
- Kimmy Robertson (actress from America)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kimmy
What does the name Kimmy mean?
The name Kimmy comes from Kimberley and originally means 'the clearing of Cyneburga,' where 'Cyneburga' stands for 'royal' or 'king' and 'fortress.'
Where does the name Kimmy come from?
Kimmy has Old English roots and refers to the combination of the elements 'cyne' or 'cynn' for 'royal' and 'burg' for 'fortress' as well as 'leah,' which means 'forest' or 'meadow.'
How popular is the name Kimmy?
The name Kimmy enjoys moderate popularity and is often used as a charming and modern-sounding variant of Kimberley.