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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. Jason91%
  2. Bradley87%
  3. Lance85%
  4. Darren81%
  5. Troy80%
  6. Wesley79%
  7. Jeremy78%
  8. Brian78%
  9. Scott71%
  10. Brent71%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Eric49%
  4. Andre52%
  5. Marc52%
  6. Erik57%
  7. Derrick61%
  8. Mario69%
  9. Chad69%
  10. Rodney69%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jeremy76%
  2. Andre70%
  3. Mario69%
  4. Troy68%
  5. Brian68%
  6. Bradley67%
  7. Jason67%
  8. Rodney67%
  9. Brent64%
  10. Scott64%

Bottom 10

  1. Marc50%
  2. Shane52%
  3. Shawn52%
  4. Eric53%
  5. Chad53%
  6. Erik54%
  7. Darren57%
  8. Wesley62%
  9. Derrick62%
  10. Brent64%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Shane75%
  2. Shawn75%
  3. Andre72%
  4. Scott72%
  5. Rodney68%
  6. Brent65%
  7. Jeremy65%
  8. Derrick63%
  9. Erik60%
  10. Wesley57%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Darren43%
  4. Brian45%
  5. Bradley47%
  6. Troy48%
  7. Mario53%
  8. Lance53%
  9. Eric55%
  10. Marc56%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jason96%
  2. Bradley96%
  3. Lance91%
  4. Wesley90%
  5. Troy89%
  6. Darren88%
  7. Mario87%
  8. Chad86%
  9. Brian85%
  10. Jeremy82%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre53%
  4. Eric57%
  5. Marc57%
  6. Erik62%
  7. Derrick69%
  8. Brent72%
  9. Scott72%
  10. Rodney74%
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