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Keef

Boy Name day: June 14
Keef is a short form of Keith: on birth records it is written Keith (438,227 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Keith page.
Origin: Scottish (Brythonic/Celtic). Meaning: Wood, forest (from a place name).
Keith comes from a Scottish surname and place name in East Lothian, of Brythonic origin, possibly from a Celtic element meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.

Name day for Keef

June 14

Why this day? Keef is a short form of Keith, and shares its name day.

Keef is celebrated in the United States on June 14.

The story of the name Keef

Keef is a short form of Keith. It keeps its origin (Scottish (Brythonic/Celtic)) and meaning — wood, forest (from a place name), and shares its name day, June 14.

On birth records, Keef is rarely written as such: the Keefs are Keiths (438,227 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Keith page.

Frequently asked questions about Keef

What does Keef mean?

Keef is a short form of Keith, which means wood, forest (from a place name).

When is Keef's name day?

June 14, together with Keith: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Keef a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Keith.

Keef's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Keef

Love potential for Keef

Top 10

  1. Titus87%
  2. Lincoln85%
  3. Reed84%
  4. Greyson84%
  5. Clark82%
  6. Thaddeus81%
  7. Lane80%
  8. Cyrus80%
  9. Easton80%
  10. Graham79%

Bottom 10

  1. River42%
  2. Lyric42%
  3. Nyla42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Ezra42%
  6. Aria42%
  7. Phoenix42%
  8. Maverick42%
  9. Eden42%
  10. Skye42%

Professional potential for Keef

Top 10

  1. Beau85%
  2. Josie83%
  3. Lia81%
  4. Felix81%
  5. Graham79%
  6. Isla79%
  7. Abel79%
  8. Serenity79%
  9. Ellis78%
  10. Alayna78%

Bottom 10

  1. Xander42%
  2. Zander42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. King42%
  6. Axel44%
  7. Nova46%
  8. London47%
  9. Scarlett47%
  10. Londyn47%

Crush potential for Keef

Top 10

  1. Lincoln85%
  2. Blair83%
  3. Lane83%
  4. Greyson81%
  5. Liliana81%
  6. Graham81%
  7. Reed81%
  8. Abel81%
  9. Sterling80%
  10. Royce80%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie42%
  2. Scarlett42%
  3. Finn42%
  4. Nyla43%
  5. Maverick43%
  6. Charley44%
  7. Felix45%
  8. Phoebe45%
  9. Harley46%
  10. Milo46%
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