Kestrel is a feminine given name
- Name Meaning: From the name of the bird of prey, ultimately derived from Old French crecelle "rattle", which refers to the sound of its cry
- Name Origin: English
Joan Ellis
| APA | Joan Ellis. (2011). kestrel. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/kestrel/definitions/1359984 |
| Chicago | Joan Ellis. 2011. "kestrel" http://smartdefine.org/kestrel/definitions/1359984 (accessed September 23, 2026). |
| Harvard | Joan Ellis 2011, kestrel, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/kestrel/definitions/1359984>. |
| MLA | Joan Ellis. "kestrel" 25 February 2011. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/kestrel/definitions/1359984> |