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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

Bottom 10

  1. Sunshine43%
  2. Kandy43%
  3. Kisha43%
  4. Shanika45%
  5. Niki46%
  6. Jenni48%
  7. Lakesha50%
  8. Cami51%
  9. Latanya52%
  10. Charisse52%

Love potential for Keef

Professional potential for Keef

Crush potential for Keef

Top 10

  1. Caryn86%
  2. Jeana86%
  3. Tresa83%
  4. Gena82%
  5. Deena82%
  6. Nicolle82%
  7. Imelda82%
  8. Christi81%
  9. Annemarie81%
  10. Ami81%

Bottom 10

  1. Kandy42%
  2. Siobhan42%
  3. Sunshine42%
  4. Shanika42%
  5. Niki42%
  6. Kisha42%
  7. Kesha44%
  8. Windy44%
  9. Cami46%
  10. Lani47%
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