Kennard

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Kennard

Gender: Masculine.
Language: English
Etymology:
Kennard is Old English in origin and has four possible etymologies.
1. It could mean “Bold Guard” from “cene” (bold, keen) and “weard” (guard).
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2. It could mean “Bold Brave” from “cene” (bold, keen) and “hard” (hardy, brave).
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3. It could mean “King Guard” from “cyne” (king) and “weard” (guard).
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4. It could mean “King Brave” from “cyne” (king) and “ward” (hardy, brave).

History:
Kennard is an early medieval name, which has long since died out. Modern use of Kennard, probably represents a transferring of the surname Kennard, based on the medieval name.

Pronunciation: ken-ard.

Diminutives:
English: Ken, Kenny.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Kennard

Popularity of Kennard:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A