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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. Kenz96%
  2. Nif96%
  3. Brittnie96%
  4. Jini96%
  5. Yessica96%
  6. Tracee96%
  7. Anisha95%
  8. Britni95%
  9. Lari95%
  10. Tra95%

Bottom 10

  1. Stance42%
  2. Ruthy42%
  3. Hildegarde42%
  4. Agnou42%
  5. Arwen42%
  6. Zee42%
  7. Nes42%
  8. Roo42%
  9. Aggie42%
  10. Tut42%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Lawanna93%
  2. Karah92%
  3. Jennette92%
  4. Jenniffer92%
  5. Penny-Pie92%
  6. Penny-Pen92%
  7. Pen92%
  8. Mellisa92%
  9. Beckie92%
  10. Yv91%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Ary42%
  4. Kals42%
  5. Louna43%
  6. Luni43%
  7. Arwen44%
  8. Katee45%
  9. Simi46%
  10. Tala47%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Sere92%
  2. Séni92%
  3. Loma89%
  4. Serene87%
  5. Oneida87%
  6. Tarra85%
  7. Temperance85%
  8. Fredia84%
  9. Joce84%
  10. Gwenda84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jalissa42%
  2. Dasha42%
  3. Beatrix42%
  4. Scar42%
  5. Dayanna42%
  6. Towanda42%
  7. Shaquita42%
  8. Rika42%
  9. Khaleesi42%
  10. Riti42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Viv96%
  2. Mads96%
  3. Brit96%
  4. Lorry96%
  5. Madi96%
  6. Donna-Marie96%
  7. Luce96%
  8. Kady96%
  9. Dynasty96%
  10. Ninette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roo42%
  2. Constie42%
  3. Connie-Bee42%
  4. Agnou42%
  5. Nes42%
  6. Simi42%
  7. Tut42%
  8. Zee42%
  9. Ruthy42%
  10. Aggie42%
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