English · Unisex name
Kensington
“town of Cynsige's people”
About the name Kensington
Kensington is an English place name that originated as a surname, referring to a district in London. The name derives from Old English, combining the personal name ‘Cynsige’ with ‘tun’, meaning ‘town’ or ‘settlement’, thus signifying ‘the town of Cynsige’s people’. Kensington is most commonly recognized as the name of a prominent area in London, noted for its royal associations and cultural landmarks. As a given name, Kensington is a modern adoption and is used for both boys and girls.
- Meaning
- town of Cynsige's people
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KEN-zing-tun(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Kensington
- Kensington Rose
- Kensington Grace
- Kensington Marie
- Kensington Ann
- Kensington Claire
Questions about Kensington
- What does Kensington mean?
- Kensington is an English name meaning "town of Cynsige's people".
- How do you pronounce Kensington?
- Kensington is pronounced KEN-zing-tun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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