Name: Kent
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Kent?
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Kent?
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Transferred use of the surname, in origin a local name from the English county. This is probably named with a Celtic word meaning 'border'. Use as a given name is of recent origin, but it is now quite popular. It may in part be seen as a short form for Kenton.
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