NAME PROFILE
Kendle
A feminine name derived from the French word for blackbird; it describes an individual who is naturally musical, communicative, and possesses a vibrant, soulful energy that inspires others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 528 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1994 |
| Most recent | 1994 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | French, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Merla Zellerbach (Newspaper columnist and novelist) · Merla Saunders (Television actress) · Merla Watson (Gospel singer and performer) · Merla King (Film and stage actress) · Merla J. Hills (Academic writer and sociologist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MerlyLaLa
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