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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. Nick92%
  2. Monte88%
  3. Bret86%
  4. Perry85%
  5. Kelvin84%
  6. Fredrick84%
  7. Tim82%
  8. Teddy82%
  9. Ron81%
  10. Neal80%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt46%
  2. Pete48%
  3. Bradford49%
  4. Dwight53%
  5. Stewart54%
  6. Randolph56%
  7. Sherman56%
  8. Guy58%
  9. Freddy59%
  10. Stuart59%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Teddy90%
  2. Ron87%
  3. Perry84%
  4. Kelvin79%
  5. Gregg76%
  6. Dewayne76%
  7. Nick76%
  8. Tim75%
  9. Doug74%
  10. Dave73%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van46%
  3. Dwight51%
  4. Randal51%
  5. Randolph53%
  6. Guy54%
  7. Matt55%
  8. Rickey55%
  9. Byron55%
  10. Rick55%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Perry76%
  2. Gerard74%
  3. Kent72%
  4. Doug72%
  5. Clay72%
  6. Ron71%
  7. Bradford70%
  8. Monte70%
  9. Dwight70%
  10. Stuart70%

Bottom 10

  1. Rocky42%
  2. Dwayne42%
  3. Rex42%
  4. Van43%
  5. Brad46%
  6. Byron47%
  7. Rickey48%
  8. Rick48%
  9. Kenny49%
  10. Kirk50%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Kenny96%
  2. Teddy96%
  3. Nick96%
  4. Dave95%
  5. Kelvin93%
  6. Ken93%
  7. Tim92%
  8. Monte91%
  9. Bret90%
  10. Sammy89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt47%
  2. Pete54%
  3. Bradford54%
  4. Dwight54%
  5. Laurence61%
  6. Stuart61%
  7. Stewart63%
  8. Sherman63%
  9. Guy64%
  10. Kent64%
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