Kayles
Girl
Kayles is a short form of
Kayleigh: on birth records it is written Kayleigh (31,965 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kayleigh page.
Origin: Modern English coinage (1980s).
Meaning: Modern coinage; no fixed meaning (from 'Kay' + 'Lee/Leigh').
Kayleigh is a modern coinage popularised by Marillion's 1985 song of the same name; singer Fish built it from an ex-girlfriend's names Kay and Lee, so it carries no inherited meaning.
The story of the name Kayles
Kayles is a short form of Kayleigh. It keeps its origin (Modern English coinage (1980s)) and meaning — modern coinage; no fixed meaning (from 'Kay' + 'Lee/Leigh').
On birth records, Kayles is rarely written as such: the Kayless are Kayleighs (31,965 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kayleigh page.
Frequently asked questions about Kayles
What does Kayles mean?
Kayles is a short form of Kayleigh, which means modern coinage; no fixed meaning (from 'Kay' + 'Lee/Leigh').
When is Kayles's name day?
Kayles shares Kayleigh's name day.
Is Kayles a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Kayleigh.
Kayles's profile
Energy
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Humor
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Independence
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Sensitivity
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Ambition
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Stability
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Whimsy
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Diplomacy
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Loyalty
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Need for attention
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