Origin:Gaelic
Popularity:610
Meaning:narrow, straight
With a mash-up of Scottish and Irish roots and derived from the Gaelic “caol” (meaning, narrow), Kyle is a favorite of parents who want a strong yet stylish name for their child. It doesn’t discriminate when it comes to gender—it works for 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kyle Richards as much as it does for hunky 'Bloodline' actor Kyle Chandler. If the unisex thing isn’t appealing to you, it’s easy to feminize the name for a baby girl by going with Kyla or Kylie.
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Famous Kyles

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  • Kyle Busch
    Race Car Driver
  • Kyle Chandler
    TV Actor
  • Kyle Dean Massey
    Broadway Actor
  • Kyle Lowry
    Basketball Player
  • Kyle Massey
    TV Actor
  • Kyle Silverstein
    Actor

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