A name is a term used for identification by an external observer.

They can identify a class or category of

things, or a single thing, either uniquely, or within a given context. The entity identified by a name is
called its referent. A personal name identifies, not necessarily uniquely, a specific individual human. The
name of a specific entity is sometimes called a proper name (although that term has a philosophical
meaning as well) and is, when consisting of only one word, a proper noun. Other nouns are sometimes
called "common names" or (obsolete) "general names". A name can be given to a person, place, or
thing; for example, parents can give their child a name or a scientist can give an element a name.

Kimberly Overview

Meaning: Kimberly means “woodland clearing of the royal fortress,” which many think is a royal name
associated with nature.

Gender: Kimberly is a gender-neutral or unisex name, though it has been more popular as a feminine
name in the United States.

Origin: Kimberly as a given name originated from the location of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, South
Africa.

Pronunciation: “KIM-bur-lee.” The name rhymes with the words “liberty” or “wizardly.”

Popularity: In 1966 and 1967, Kimberly was the second most popular name for girls in the United States.
In recent years, it has remained popular in the top 250.

Nicknames: Berry, Kiki, Kim, Kimbo, Kimmie, Kimmy, Lee, Leigh, Lili, Lily, Linnie, Millie.

Variations: Amberly, Kim, Kimber, Kimberlee, Kimberleigh, Kimberley, Kimberlyn, Kimmie, Kym.

Namesakes: Kim Cattrall, Kimberly Denise Jones (Lil’ Kim), Kimberly “Kim” Kardashian.

From the name of the city of Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after Lord Kimberley (1826-
1902). The city came to prominence in the late 19th century during the Boer War. Kimberly has been
used as a given name since the mid-20th century, eventually becoming very popular as a feminine name.