Name meaning
Kyle
means “narrow strait”
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Scottish, English, American
- Spellings
- Kyle · Kylie
- Say it
- KYL
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Kyle comes from the Gaelic caol, narrow strait or channel, a common element of Scottish place names such as the Kyle of Lochalsh. It was popular in America in the 1990s.
Roots
From Gaelic caol (narrow strait).
Where it is used
Kylie is related.
Kyle name FAQ
What does the name Kyle mean?
Kyle means “narrow strait”. From Gaelic caol (narrow strait).
Where does the name Kyle come from?
Kyle is of Scottish Gaelic origin. Today it is used in Scottish, English, American families.
How do you pronounce Kyle?
Kyle is usually pronounced KYL.
Is Kyle a boy's or a girl's name?
Kyle is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kyle?
Related spellings and forms include Kylie.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.