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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. Tari92%
  2. Yancy90%
  3. Risa90%
  4. Lita90%
  5. Kipp90%
  6. Caroll89%
  7. Kevan88%
  8. Kenney88%
  9. Debbi88%
  10. Chip88%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga43%
  3. Theresia48%
  4. Rock49%
  5. Cleophus50%
  6. Len53%
  7. Frederica54%
  8. Stoney54%
  9. Les56%
  10. Rolf56%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine94%
  3. Lawanna93%
  4. Beckie92%
  5. Duwayne91%
  6. Kirt91%
  7. Gaylon89%
  8. Timmothy89%
  9. Mikeal89%
  10. Rosann88%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand47%
  3. Sid49%
  4. Rolf50%
  5. Helga50%
  6. Cleve50%
  7. Geary51%
  8. Rance52%
  9. Dreama52%
  10. Micky53%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Fredia84%
  2. Linn84%
  3. Gwenda84%
  4. Georgine83%
  5. Ruthanne83%
  6. Dayle83%
  7. Jacquelyne83%
  8. Laurice83%
  9. Pamelia81%
  10. Laraine81%

Bottom 10

  1. Drucilla42%
  2. Rudolfo42%
  3. Raynard42%
  4. Fonda42%
  5. Lita42%
  6. Flint42%
  7. Arnita42%
  8. Eartha42%
  9. Mikki44%
  10. Randie45%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Chip96%
  2. Timmie96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Caroll96%
  5. Davy96%
  6. Kipp96%
  7. Kenney96%
  8. Teddie96%
  9. Becki96%
  10. Lita96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga47%
  3. Theresia55%
  4. Georgine57%
  5. Cleophus57%
  6. Rock58%
  7. Rolf58%
  8. Lenwood59%
  9. Les59%
  10. Faron59%
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