Kipling

Kipling is an English surname that originated as a locational name, meaning 'from Kipling'. The place name itself is derived from the Old English personal name 'Cyppel' (or 'Cypel') combined with 'ing', meaning 'people of' or 'settlement of', and 'land'. Thus, it refers to 'the land of Cyppel's people'. The surname became more widely known through the famous author Rudyard Kipling.

As a given name, Kipling is primarily used in English-speaking countries, often as a tribute to the author. Its use as a first name is relatively uncommon, maintaining its distinctive and literary association. While traditionally a surname, its sound and literary connection have led to its occasional adoption as a unisex given name.