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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. Sandi96%
  2. Laureen96%
  3. Tod94%
  4. Carla94%
  5. Anita93%
  6. Laurie93%
  7. Carolyn93%
  8. Marsha93%
  9. Sheryl93%
  10. Carol93%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Constance42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Joseph42%
  6. Andree42%
  7. Joesph42%
  8. Teresa43%
  9. Lourdes43%
  10. Helga43%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine94%
  3. Lawanna93%
  4. Janey92%
  5. Penny92%
  6. Beckie92%
  7. Sandi91%
  8. Duwayne91%
  9. Kirt91%
  10. Paulette90%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Lee42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Dirk42%
  5. Flint43%
  6. Kurt43%
  7. Moira44%
  8. Van46%
  9. Don47%
  10. Jon47%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Linwood84%
  2. Maryellen84%
  3. Fredia84%
  4. Linn84%
  5. Gwenda84%
  6. Georgine83%
  7. Suzan83%
  8. Ruthanne83%
  9. Dayle83%
  10. Noreen83%

Bottom 10

  1. Karla42%
  2. Vince42%
  3. Drucilla42%
  4. Dean42%
  5. Vickie42%
  6. Rudolfo42%
  7. Roxanne42%
  8. Dirk42%
  9. Raynard42%
  10. Rita42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Chip96%
  2. Carla96%
  3. Sherie96%
  4. Timmie96%
  5. Kathy96%
  6. Nanci96%
  7. Coleen96%
  8. Roni96%
  9. Felecia96%
  10. Beckie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. John42%
  4. Roberta42%
  5. Connie42%
  6. Karl42%
  7. Martha42%
  8. Joseph43%
  9. Joesph43%
  10. Barbara44%
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