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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. Sheryl93%
  2. Pam92%
  3. Lorie92%
  4. Nick92%
  5. Sandy92%
  6. Sherri90%
  7. Cary90%
  8. Becky89%
  9. Darla88%
  10. Belinda88%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese43%
  2. Teri43%
  3. Kurt46%
  4. Pete48%
  5. Bernadette48%
  6. Bradford49%
  7. Jan50%
  8. Trudy50%
  9. Robbie51%
  10. Margarita52%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Paulette90%
  2. Teddy90%
  3. Rosetta89%
  4. Jana88%
  5. Ron87%
  6. Janette87%
  7. Lora86%
  8. Sheryl85%
  9. Sammie84%
  10. Perry84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van46%
  3. Jan50%
  4. Dwight51%
  5. Janis51%
  6. Randal51%
  7. Randolph53%
  8. Guy54%
  9. Matt55%
  10. Rickey55%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Polly81%
  2. Jacquelyn79%
  3. Lynne76%
  4. Rene76%
  5. Francine76%
  6. Perry76%
  7. Nadine76%
  8. Trudy75%
  9. Frankie74%
  10. Gerard74%

Bottom 10

  1. Karla42%
  2. Roxanne42%
  3. Rocky42%
  4. Janis42%
  5. Dwayne42%
  6. Rex42%
  7. Jayne43%
  8. Van43%
  9. Joni43%
  10. Brad46%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Sheryl96%
  2. Kenny96%
  3. Cary96%
  4. Teddy96%
  5. Karla96%
  6. Darla96%
  7. Cheri96%
  8. Sherri96%
  9. Nick96%
  10. Vicky96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt47%
  2. Jan49%
  3. Trudy50%
  4. Therese52%
  5. Teri52%
  6. Pete54%
  7. Bradford54%
  8. Dwight54%
  9. Janine56%
  10. Robbie56%
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