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Name Origin

Kimberly is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a modern invention, derived from the surname Kimberlee, which itself originated as a place name meaning 'royal forest meadow' or 'king's wood meadow'.

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Famous People

Kimberly Guilfoyle (1969-)

Television personality, attorney

  • Former prosecutor for the San Francisco District Attorney's office
  • Co-host of 'The Five' on Fox News

Kimberly Peirce (1967-)

Film director

  • Directed the film 'Boys Don't Cry'
  • Won numerous awards for her work

Kimberly Clark

Businesswoman

  • CEO and president of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global health and hygiene company