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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. Dewey88%
  2. Jess86%
  3. Irvin84%
  4. Archie82%
  5. Rufus82%
  6. Willis80%
  7. Murray80%
  8. Bert80%
  9. Rudolph79%
  10. Reuben79%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad42%
  2. Elbert43%
  3. Willard44%
  4. Hugh50%
  5. Delbert52%
  6. Alton52%
  7. Otto52%
  8. Grover53%
  9. Wilfred53%
  10. Otis54%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Salvatore93%
  2. Morris84%
  3. Louie83%
  4. Buddy82%
  5. Rudolph82%
  6. Ben81%
  7. Reuben80%
  8. Irving80%
  9. Willis79%
  10. Dewey76%

Bottom 10

  1. Percy48%
  2. Conrad50%
  3. Willard52%
  4. Will52%
  5. Delbert53%
  6. Otto53%
  7. Alton54%
  8. Dick55%
  9. Luther55%
  10. Amos57%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Hubert80%
  2. Eldon78%
  3. Lyle78%
  4. Loyd78%
  5. Alton78%
  6. Delbert75%
  7. Wendell74%
  8. Willard73%
  9. Burton72%
  10. Elbert72%

Bottom 10

  1. Luther42%
  2. Wallace45%
  3. Dewey45%
  4. Virgil46%
  5. Dick48%
  6. Junior48%
  7. Rufus49%
  8. Julius49%
  9. Jess49%
  10. Will52%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Dewey96%
  2. Archie96%
  3. Salvatore95%
  4. Buddy93%
  5. Rufus93%
  6. Jess93%
  7. Junior92%
  8. Rudolph91%
  9. Irvin87%
  10. Willis87%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad42%
  2. Elbert47%
  3. Willard49%
  4. Alton51%
  5. Hugh51%
  6. Eldon56%
  7. Otis56%
  8. Edmond56%
  9. Emil56%
  10. Delbert56%
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