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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. Jasen92%
  2. Chadrick92%
  3. Lamont91%
  4. Jason91%
  5. Antwan90%
  6. Tavares89%
  7. Shon88%
  8. Demond88%
  9. Deron88%
  10. Donny87%

Bottom 10

  1. Hans42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Shane42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Shaun42%
  6. Jermaine42%
  7. Leopoldo48%
  8. Clint48%
  9. Eric49%
  10. Robb49%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Giuseppe90%
  2. Lamonte87%
  3. Ronnell87%
  4. Daryle87%
  5. Pietro87%
  6. Danial86%
  7. Gorge86%
  8. Jameel86%
  9. Lamont85%
  10. Edwardo84%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Clint42%
  3. Vance46%
  4. Hans48%
  5. Philippe50%
  6. Marc50%
  7. Dion51%
  8. Shaun52%
  9. Brant52%
  10. Shane52%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Glendon84%
  2. Reginal78%
  3. Jermaine75%
  4. Shane75%
  5. Shawn75%
  6. Shaun75%
  7. Scot73%
  8. Kraig72%
  9. Andre72%
  10. Vinson72%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Theron42%
  4. Alfonzo42%
  5. Rico42%
  6. Tavares42%
  7. Tremayne42%
  8. Roderic42%
  9. Shad42%
  10. Damon43%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Rico96%
  2. Jasen96%
  3. Donny96%
  4. Antione96%
  5. Lamont96%
  6. Deric96%
  7. Antwain96%
  8. Shad96%
  9. Jeromy96%
  10. Jason96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Jermaine42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Shane42%
  6. Hans49%
  7. Clint50%
  8. Vance53%
  9. Andre53%
  10. Leopoldo53%
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