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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. Mya95%
  3. Traci95%
  4. Allyson95%
  5. Shayla95%
  6. Tamika95%
  7. Hayley95%
  8. Lara95%
  9. Delaney95%
  10. Macy95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Therese43%
  4. Teri43%
  5. Bernadine44%
  6. Bobbi44%
  7. Simone46%
  8. Beulah46%
  9. Ramona48%
  10. Jillian48%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Penelope92%
  2. Yvette91%
  3. Kelli91%
  4. Paulette90%
  5. Camilla89%
  6. Rosetta89%
  7. Jenifer88%
  8. Alyson88%
  9. Ashlee88%
  10. Jana88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Luna43%
  3. Kate45%
  4. Simone46%
  5. Iris48%
  6. Raven48%
  7. Heaven49%
  8. Celeste49%
  9. Aria49%
  10. Willow50%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Serena92%
  2. Maritza81%
  3. Freda81%
  4. Mollie81%
  5. Polly81%
  6. Mamie81%
  7. Alberta80%
  8. Jami79%
  9. Jacquelyn79%
  10. Nettie79%

Bottom 10

  1. Kira42%
  2. Karla42%
  3. Simone42%
  4. Londyn42%
  5. Roxanne42%
  6. Kali42%
  7. Scarlett42%
  8. Kyra42%
  9. Janis42%
  10. Tori42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Rhoda96%
  2. Jenny96%
  3. Jayla96%
  4. Hayley96%
  5. Bianca96%
  6. Allyson96%
  7. Randi96%
  8. Ciara96%
  9. Dixie96%
  10. Mckenzie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Simone42%
  5. Alberta45%
  6. Jillian46%
  7. Trudy50%
  8. Ramona51%
  9. Therese52%
  10. Teri52%
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