Kingston
Pronunciation: KING-stən (key)
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The name Kingston holds symbols of freedom, equality, human rights, suffering, compassion, and love. It is a symbol of the civil rights era, and expresses hope for tomorrows world.
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Old English origin, and the meaning of Kingston is "king's settlement". Place name.
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Celebrity offspring Kingston Rossdale
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Global Popularity of the Name Kingston
- #109 in Canada (Alberta)
- #171 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #239 in United States
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Commentary on the name Kingston:
King would be a fun name to call a little boy -- like Duke, only more so. But as a given name it's too heavy-handed for most. Kingston not only brings the nickname in line but sets it to an island beat, courtesy of the capital of Jamaica. Rock stars Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale chose this name for their son in 2006, inspiring a small wave of little Kingstons.
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