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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. Thalia42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Caprice42%
  4. Tiati42%
  5. Jazzmin42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Moll42%
  8. Tallulah42%
  9. Lolita42%
  10. Candy42%

Love potential for Keef

Professional potential for Keef

Bottom 10

  1. Fallon42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Dada42%
  4. Arry42%
  5. Adie42%
  6. Rihanna42%
  7. Kals42%
  8. Alia42%
  9. Octavia42%
  10. Madonna42%

Crush potential for Keef

Top 10

  1. Beverly93%
  2. Doree93%
  3. Dena93%
  4. Doreen93%
  5. Bevvy93%
  6. Bev93%
  7. Bee93%
  8. Dona91%
  9. Melania89%
  10. Melva89%

Bottom 10

  1. Nanette42%
  2. Rikki42%
  3. Cali42%
  4. Tallulah42%
  5. Blythe42%
  6. Dejah42%
  7. Kenia42%
  8. Scarlie42%
  9. Caprice42%
  10. Janou42%
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