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Kyle

Name Meaning:

Scottish surname derived from Gaelic 'caol' meaning "narrow," "strait," referring to a geographical feature.

Noteable Namesakes

Kyle MacLachlan (Actor); Kyle Chandler (Actor); Kyle Lowry (Basketball Player); Kyle Busch (Race Car Driver)

Origin

Scottish Gaelic

Popularity

US: #425, UK: #214

Variations/Nicknames

Kye; Kyler

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