Kimberly
Origin of the name Kimberly:
Of debated origin, Kimberely seems to be a borrowing of the name of the South African city and diamond-mining center. This Kimberley is though to be derived from kimberlite, a kind of peridotite rock which contains diamonds. Others think it to be derived from Lord Kimberley, whose name is believed to be a compound name composed of an Old English personal name of unknown meaning and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure). Kimberely originated as a male name but is now more common as a female name.
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My name is spelled with an "ie" and is very unique - KIMBERLIE. I have only met 2 other Kimberlie(s)in my 41 years. Consequently, you always have to spell it, so people get it right on forms, paper work and etc. Kind of a pain!
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Kim, Kimber,Kimmie, Kimmy, Kimi, Kim Kim, Khymi, Kimba, Berlie, Berly, Berls
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Kim Kardashian, television personality
Kim Novak, actress
Kimora Lee Simons, designer- Kimberly in song, story & screen: | Edit
Kimberly Drummond, character on '80s sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" played by Dana Plato
Eminem- Kim
Kim Possible - Disney Channel Cartoon Show
Kim, character in the movie "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) played by Winona Ryder
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Global Popularity of the Name Kimberly
- #57 in United States
- #98 in Germany
- #274 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #287 in Canada (Alberta)
- #326 in Scotland
- #373 in Canada (Quebec)
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