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Kestrel Meaning and Origin

Kestrel is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Kestrel is currently #7104 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Kestrel are .

Kestrel is a 7 letters name with syllables.

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Kestrel name meaning

A kestrel is a small, agile falcon. The name kestrel is derived from the French crécelle, meaning "rattle", referring to the sound made by its wings in flight.

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Kestrel were girls

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Kestrel - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Kestrel?

The meaning of the name Kestrel is A kestrel is a small, agile falcon. The name kestrel is derived from the French crécelle, meaning "rattle", referring to the sound made by its wings in flight..

What is the origin of the name Kestrel?

The origin of the name Kestrel is .

Is Kestrel a girl or boy name?

The name Kestrel is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Kestrel were boys, 100.00% of babies called Kestrel were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Kestrel?

According to statistics, Kestrel is ranked 7104th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.

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