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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. Kipp90%
  2. Kevan88%
  3. Kenney88%
  4. Chip88%
  5. Wayde86%
  6. Timmie85%
  7. Alonza85%
  8. Kieth84%
  9. Christophe84%
  10. Roby83%

Bottom 10

  1. Rock49%
  2. Cleophus50%
  3. Len53%
  4. Stoney54%
  5. Les56%
  6. Rolf56%
  7. Gaylon59%
  8. Garold59%
  9. Delmas60%
  10. Cleve60%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine94%
  3. Duwayne91%
  4. Kirt91%
  5. Gaylon89%
  6. Timmothy89%
  7. Mikeal89%
  8. Willam86%
  9. Lawrance86%
  10. Herb84%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand47%
  3. Sid49%
  4. Rolf50%
  5. Cleve50%
  6. Geary51%
  7. Rance52%
  8. Butch54%
  9. Raynard54%
  10. Stevan55%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Les79%
  2. Woody79%
  3. Garold79%
  4. Cleophus79%
  5. Pernell78%
  6. Dwaine77%
  7. Randel77%
  8. Kennth77%
  9. Deryl77%
  10. Stafford77%

Bottom 10

  1. Rudolfo42%
  2. Raynard42%
  3. Flint42%
  4. Rance45%
  5. Brion45%
  6. Rich48%
  7. Vic48%
  8. Rand48%
  9. Ritchie49%
  10. Butch49%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Chip96%
  2. Timmie96%
  3. Davy96%
  4. Kipp96%
  5. Kenney96%
  6. Kevan96%
  7. Roddy95%
  8. Wayde95%
  9. Roby93%
  10. Woody93%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus57%
  2. Rock58%
  3. Rolf58%
  4. Lenwood59%
  5. Les59%
  6. Faron59%
  7. Len59%
  8. Geary62%
  9. Cleve62%
  10. Wendall64%
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