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Idony
English, Norse
“love again, renewal”
Not classified · Cornish
Kerensa
“love”
Say it ker-EN-sahPronunciation may vary by region.
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A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Meet Kerensa.
Kerensa, forever romantic, is a rare Cornish name spelled with an 's' or 'z', the most modern of the Karen family. Kerensa (or Kerenza) has ties to the Welsh Cerys.
Kerensa is a name favored by novelists who are using a Cornish setting, such as Victoria Holt in The Legend of the Seventh Virgin.
The Kerenza spelling has a bit more zip.
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A little perspective
How popular is Kerensa?
Girls · 2024#14,3946 recorded births
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Girls | 14,394 | 6 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
KarensaKarenzaKerenzaKerra
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