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Kenelm

Bold helmet, from Old English elements for boldness and a protective covering.

Meaning and origin

Kenelm comes from the Old English name Cenhelm, composed of cene (bold, keen) and helm (helmet).

How to pronounce Kenelm

English (US)/ˈkɛnɛlm/

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