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Kel

Unisex Name day: November 13 In French: Kelly
Kel is a short form of Kelly: on birth records it is written Kelly (554,175 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kelly page. Also a short form of Kelli, Kelley, Kellie.
Origin: Irish Gaelic. Meaning: Bright-headed, or strife/contention.
An anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, from the old personal name Ceallach, interpreted as 'bright-headed' or 'strife.'

Name day for Kel

November 13

Why this day? Kel is a short form of Kelly, and shares its name day.

Kel is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on November 13; France on July 8; Spain on September 29.

The story of the name Kel

Kel is a short form of Kelly. It keeps its origin (Irish Gaelic) and meaning — bright-headed, or strife/contention, and shares its name day, November 13.

On birth records, Kel is rarely written as such: the Kels are Kellys (554,175 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kelly page. Kel is also a short form of Kelli, Kelley, Kellie.

Frequently asked questions about Kel

What does Kel mean?

Kel is a short form of Kelly, which means bright-headed, or strife/contention.

When is Kel's name day?

November 13, together with Kelly: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Kel a name in its own right?

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

Kel's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Carla94%
  2. Anita93%
  3. Laurie93%
  4. Carolyn93%
  5. Marsha93%
  6. Carol93%
  7. Marcia93%
  8. Valerie93%
  9. Maureen91%
  10. Donna90%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Connie42%
  3. Teresa43%
  4. Terri43%
  5. Theresa43%
  6. Barbara43%
  7. Roberta44%
  8. Martha44%
  9. Ann52%
  10. Anne52%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Penny92%
  2. Colleen88%
  3. Laurie88%
  4. Janet87%
  5. Donna86%
  6. Nancy86%
  7. Charlene86%
  8. Marcia85%
  9. Anita85%
  10. Maureen85%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn53%
  2. Melody53%
  3. Barbara54%
  4. Ann55%
  5. Anne55%
  6. Wanda55%
  7. Constance57%
  8. Diane57%
  9. Diana57%
  10. Dianne57%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Beverly82%
  2. Maria81%
  3. Jacqueline79%
  4. Glenda77%
  5. Annette76%
  6. Christine76%
  7. Rosemary76%
  8. Sharon76%
  9. Barbara75%
  10. Roberta75%

Bottom 10

  1. Vickie42%
  2. Rita42%
  3. Gloria42%
  4. Carla42%
  5. Vicki42%
  6. Jeanne43%
  7. Wanda43%
  8. Janice43%
  9. Jane43%
  10. Jo43%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Carla96%
  2. Kathy96%
  3. Charlene96%
  4. Sheila96%
  5. Laurie96%
  6. Donna96%
  7. Tammy96%
  8. Anita96%
  9. Maureen96%
  10. Georgia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Connie42%
  4. Martha42%
  5. Barbara44%
  6. Ann49%
  7. Anne49%
  8. Theresa52%
  9. Terri52%
  10. Teresa52%
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