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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. Davian95%
  2. Jaydon94%
  3. Gaige94%
  4. Javian94%
  5. Bently94%
  6. Rafe94%
  7. Brody94%
  8. Deante94%
  9. Javen93%
  10. Jovanny93%

Bottom 10

  1. Jose42%
  2. Ciro42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Luc42%
  5. Juan42%
  6. Isaak46%
  7. Ignacio46%
  8. Garrison46%
  9. Tomas48%
  10. Adolfo49%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Bradlee94%
  2. Alexzander93%
  3. Luiz92%
  4. Antoni91%
  5. Eduardo91%
  6. Braulio89%
  7. Kayleb89%
  8. Jhon89%
  9. Domenic89%
  10. Braylon88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Slade42%
  3. Ciro42%
  4. Luc42%
  5. Clayton43%
  6. Marek44%
  7. Arman47%
  8. Dayton47%
  9. Ignacio47%
  10. Esau47%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Aman91%
  2. Leeland84%
  3. Cecilio83%
  4. Baron82%
  5. Landin82%
  6. Jose81%
  7. Jesus80%
  8. Eben79%
  9. Job77%
  10. Isac77%

Bottom 10

  1. Tyrek42%
  2. Maxx42%
  3. Travion42%
  4. Keandre42%
  5. Desean42%
  6. Ajay42%
  7. Zackary42%
  8. Treyvon42%
  9. Johnson42%
  10. Slade42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Dandre96%
  2. Treyvon96%
  3. Jamarion96%
  4. Kaeden96%
  5. Ronaldo96%
  6. Javier96%
  7. Dallin96%
  8. Tyce96%
  9. Brendon96%
  10. Jaysen96%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Jose43%
  4. Isaak44%
  5. Ciro44%
  6. Ignacio45%
  7. Ivan46%
  8. Adolfo46%
  9. Obed50%
  10. Cristian51%
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