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Kenelm

"brave helmet; Defends the family From Old English words for 'brave' and 'helmet' In the 9th century, St Kenelm was murdered by his sister after the death of his father, King Coenwulf of Mercia This name is used rarely today"

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Boy
Western numerology
6
Indian numerology
6
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6
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Kenelm is a baby name with English, Old English context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is brave helmet; Defends the family From Old English words for 'brave' and 'helmet' In the 9th century, St Kenelm was murdered by his sister after the death of....

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