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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. Deonte96%
  2. Beau95%
  3. Ry-Ry95%
  4. Deshawn95%
  5. Rye95%
  6. Dariel95%
  7. Dakari95%
  8. Davian95%
  9. Ryan95%
  10. Reyansh95%

Bottom 10

  1. Rolo42%
  2. Hans42%
  3. Seanie42%
  4. Joselito42%
  5. Shawny42%
  6. Erich42%
  7. Mainie42%
  8. Shane42%
  9. Kalle42%
  10. John42%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Jonathan95%
  3. Jojo95%
  4. Johnathan95%
  5. Thon95%
  6. Jonathon95%
  7. Johnathon95%
  8. Jonty95%
  9. Omer94%
  10. Watson94%

Bottom 10

  1. Vanya42%
  2. Ransom42%
  3. Hal42%
  4. Ivan42%
  5. Clintie42%
  6. Kain42%
  7. Mave42%
  8. Arny42%
  9. Mav42%
  10. Luka42%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Aman91%
  2. Winfred86%
  3. Melton84%
  4. Linwood84%
  5. Leeland84%
  6. Calum84%
  7. Arvil84%
  8. Raymon84%
  9. Damir84%
  10. Ewell84%

Bottom 10

  1. Pablou42%
  2. Deanthony42%
  3. Chad42%
  4. Tyrek42%
  5. Mcarthur42%
  6. Maxx42%
  7. Zandy42%
  8. Trius42%
  9. Jase42%
  10. Travion42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Chip96%
  2. Dionte96%
  3. Dandre96%
  4. Treyvon96%
  5. Jaxie96%
  6. Devonte96%
  7. Jamarion96%
  8. Nanni96%
  9. Fab96%
  10. Kaeden96%

Bottom 10

  1. Seanie42%
  2. Millard42%
  3. Juancho42%
  4. Juan42%
  5. Abram42%
  6. Main42%
  7. Shawny42%
  8. Shanie42%
  9. Juanito42%
  10. Shaun42%
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