Kendrie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kendrie

What is the meaning of the name Kendrie ?

The baby name Kendrie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEN-dree (IPA: /ˈkɛn.dri/).

Kendrie is English in Origin.

Kendrie is a modern English given name, likely a creative reshaping of the surnames Kendrick and Kendrew. Kendrick traces to Welsh Cynwrig (“chief, hero”) or Old English Cyneric (“royal ruler”), while Kendrew is a medieval northern English form of Andrew, ultimately from Greek Andreas (“manly, courageous”). Blended in Kendrie, these strands lend meanings such as “royal champion” or “manly leader,” with the friendly -ie ending softening a traditionally surname-based style.

The name appears in records only sporadically from the late 20th century onward, used for all genders but most often for boys in North America. Parents drawn to surname chic and two-syllable -ie names have helped its quiet rise. Spelling and close variants include Kendry, Kendri, Kendree, and Kendrey; related choices are Kendrick, Kendrix, Kendra, and Kendryck. Nicknames range from Ken and Kenny to Dree/Drie. Typical pronunciation is KEN-dree.