The nameKjetil
Kjetil is a Norwegian boy's name. It was very common in Norway in the early 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Kjetil comes from the Old Norse ketill, "cauldron", a word that could also mean a helmet.
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the early 1970s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Kjetil
Kjetil in Norway
1972peak year (424 births)
10,685babies named Kjetil in Norway since 1945
Kjetil was most popular in Norway in the 1970s, with 3,719 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Kjetil. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Kjetil in Norway were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kjetil mean?
Kjetil comes from the Old Norse ketill, "cauldron", a word that could also mean a helmet.
What is the origin of the name Kjetil?
Norwegian.
Is Kjetil a girl's or a boy's name?
Kjetil is a boy's name.