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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. Veronica93%
  2. Tara93%
  3. Carrie93%
  4. Nina92%
  5. Kimberly90%
  6. Christy88%
  7. Yolanda88%
  8. Tracey88%
  9. Rhonda87%
  10. Monica87%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya52%
  2. Amy62%
  3. Michelle67%
  4. Michele67%
  5. Lisa67%
  6. Angela68%
  7. Jill71%
  8. Katrina71%
  9. Jennifer71%
  10. Dawn71%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Christy91%
  2. Yolanda88%
  3. Veronica88%
  4. Monica84%
  5. Stacey84%
  6. Carrie81%
  7. Rhonda81%
  8. Kimberly80%
  9. Angela79%
  10. Tracey79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill49%
  2. Tina56%
  3. Deanna57%
  4. April62%
  5. Jennifer64%
  6. Tanya64%
  7. Gina66%
  8. Dawn66%
  9. Katrina66%
  10. Heather68%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Tonya79%
  2. Michele77%
  3. Michelle77%
  4. Angela73%
  5. Lisa68%
  6. Melanie68%
  7. Dawn65%
  8. Heidi64%
  9. April64%
  10. Wendy64%

Bottom 10

  1. Tamara42%
  2. Tina46%
  3. Gina46%
  4. Tara47%
  5. Tanya48%
  6. Katrina50%
  7. Jill51%
  8. Jennifer52%
  9. Monica52%
  10. Deanna52%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Nina96%
  2. Veronica96%
  3. Christy96%
  4. Melissa96%
  5. Tracey96%
  6. Gina95%
  7. Kimberly95%
  8. Yolanda95%
  9. Carrie95%
  10. Melinda94%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya55%
  2. Katrina67%
  3. Michele68%
  4. Michelle68%
  5. Deanna70%
  6. Jill74%
  7. Lisa75%
  8. Amy76%
  9. Stacey78%
  10. Angela80%
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