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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. Jenifer96%
  2. Traci95%
  3. Tamika95%
  4. Lara95%
  5. Kimberley95%
  6. Keri95%
  7. Kelli93%
  8. Janelle93%
  9. Keisha91%
  10. Raquel91%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi44%
  2. Greta52%
  3. Gretchen52%
  4. Charity57%
  5. Dena61%
  6. Kristi62%
  7. Amie62%
  8. Aimee62%
  9. Kristy62%
  10. Kristie62%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Yvette91%
  2. Kelli91%
  3. Jenifer88%
  4. Marcy87%
  5. Leanne86%
  6. Raquel85%
  7. Tamika85%
  8. Latonya85%
  9. Stacie84%
  10. Staci84%

Bottom 10

  1. Alisa54%
  2. Angelique55%
  3. Misty56%
  4. Ingrid56%
  5. Deana57%
  6. Shauna58%
  7. Candy58%
  8. Shawna58%
  9. Ronda58%
  10. Charity59%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jami79%
  2. Nikki79%
  3. Kristy76%
  4. Kristi76%
  5. Kristie76%
  6. Kristine76%
  7. Bobbi75%
  8. Angelia73%
  9. Chasity72%
  10. Tracie72%

Bottom 10

  1. Ronda43%
  2. Shauna43%
  3. Shawna43%
  4. Keisha45%
  5. Raquel45%
  6. Kenya47%
  7. Jodi47%
  8. Jenifer49%
  9. Shanna50%
  10. Tonia50%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jenny96%
  2. Kenya96%
  3. Traci96%
  4. Kimberley96%
  5. Tamika96%
  6. Raquel96%
  7. Keisha96%
  8. Lara96%
  9. Latasha96%
  10. Shanna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Karin62%
  3. Shauna64%
  4. Shawna64%
  5. Nikki66%
  6. Dena66%
  7. Trina67%
  8. Gretchen67%
  9. Greta67%
  10. Kari67%
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