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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. Tod94%
  2. Nick92%
  3. Lanny90%
  4. Kipp90%
  5. Farrell88%
  6. Bill88%
  7. Kevan88%
  8. Kenney88%
  9. Chip88%
  10. Monte88%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Joseph42%
  4. Joesph42%
  5. Kurt46%
  6. Jon48%
  7. Pete48%
  8. Peter48%
  9. Bradford49%
  10. Rock49%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine94%
  3. Duwayne91%
  4. Kirt91%
  5. Rob90%
  6. Teddy90%
  7. Stanton89%
  8. Gaylon89%
  9. Timmothy89%
  10. Mikeal89%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Dirk42%
  4. Flint43%
  5. Kurt43%
  6. Van46%
  7. Don47%
  8. Jon47%
  9. Rand47%
  10. Curt49%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Linwood84%
  2. Joesph81%
  3. Joseph81%
  4. Stanton81%
  5. Les79%
  6. Woody79%
  7. Garold79%
  8. Cleophus79%
  9. Pernell78%
  10. Dwaine77%

Bottom 10

  1. Vince42%
  2. Dean42%
  3. Rudolfo42%
  4. Dirk42%
  5. Raynard42%
  6. Rocky42%
  7. Flint42%
  8. Farrell42%
  9. Dwayne42%
  10. Rex42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Chip96%
  2. Timmie96%
  3. Kenny96%
  4. Davy96%
  5. Teddy96%
  6. Kipp96%
  7. Dean96%
  8. Kenney96%
  9. Vince96%
  10. Farrell96%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Joseph43%
  4. Joesph43%
  5. Kurt47%
  6. Jon49%
  7. Linwood52%
  8. Denny54%
  9. Philip54%
  10. Pete54%
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