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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. May93%
  2. Reba89%
  3. Effie88%
  4. Sondra87%
  5. Sallie86%
  6. Rhoda86%
  7. Melba86%
  8. Dixie85%
  9. Goldie85%
  10. Selma83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Bernadine44%
  4. Beulah46%
  5. Ramona48%
  6. Alberta49%
  7. Antoinette52%
  8. Nettie52%
  9. Geneva53%
  10. Addie54%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jeannette87%
  2. Nannie86%
  3. May84%
  4. Dorothea83%
  5. Goldie83%
  6. Olive83%
  7. Selma82%
  8. Jeannine80%
  9. Susie80%
  10. Rhoda79%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola51%
  2. Alberta55%
  3. Olga57%
  4. Fern58%
  5. Hilda58%
  6. Lela58%
  7. Opal58%
  8. Iva58%
  9. Leola58%
  10. Luella58%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Freda81%
  2. Mollie81%
  3. Mamie81%
  4. Alberta80%
  5. Nettie79%
  6. Ernestine79%
  7. Antoinette79%
  8. Bernadine78%
  9. Elma77%
  10. Lula76%

Bottom 10

  1. Iva43%
  2. Carmela47%
  3. Elvira48%
  4. Reba49%
  5. Sondra49%
  6. Estella50%
  7. Lola52%
  8. Marcella53%
  9. Rhoda55%
  10. Lizzie55%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Rhoda96%
  2. Dixie96%
  3. Carmela96%
  4. Goldie96%
  5. May96%
  6. Effie95%
  7. Nannie94%
  8. Susie94%
  9. Sallie92%
  10. Melba92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Alberta45%
  4. Ramona51%
  5. Bernadine52%
  6. Hilda52%
  7. Addie53%
  8. Geneva53%
  9. Nettie55%
  10. Harriett55%
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