Kenelm Name Meaning
The name Kenelm comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kenelm below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kenelm Name Meaning
English (Rare)From the Old English name Cenhelm, which was composed of the elements cene "bold, keen" and helm "helmet". Saint Kenelm was a 9th-century martyr from Mercia, where he was a member of the royal family....
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