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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. Kelly96%
  2. Veronica93%
  3. Tara93%
  4. Carrie93%
  5. Nina92%
  6. Jason91%
  7. Kimberly90%
  8. Stacy90%
  9. Christy88%
  10. Yolanda88%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Eric49%
  4. Andre52%
  5. Tonya52%
  6. Marc52%
  7. Erik57%
  8. Derrick61%
  9. Amy62%
  10. Michelle67%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Christy91%
  2. Yolanda88%
  3. Veronica88%
  4. Monica84%
  5. Stacey84%
  6. Carrie81%
  7. Rhonda81%
  8. Kimberly80%
  9. Angela79%
  10. Tracey79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill49%
  2. Marc50%
  3. Shane52%
  4. Shawn52%
  5. Eric53%
  6. Chad53%
  7. Erik54%
  8. Tina56%
  9. Darren57%
  10. Deanna57%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Tonya79%
  2. Michele77%
  3. Michelle77%
  4. Shane75%
  5. Shawn75%
  6. Angela73%
  7. Andre72%
  8. Scott72%
  9. Lisa68%
  10. Rodney68%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Tamara42%
  4. Darren43%
  5. Brian45%
  6. Tina46%
  7. Gina46%
  8. Bradley47%
  9. Tara47%
  10. Tanya48%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Tracy96%
  2. Stacy96%
  3. Nina96%
  4. Kelly96%
  5. Veronica96%
  6. Jason96%
  7. Bradley96%
  8. Christy96%
  9. Melissa96%
  10. Tracey96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre53%
  4. Tonya55%
  5. Eric57%
  6. Marc57%
  7. Erik62%
  8. Katrina67%
  9. Michele68%
  10. Michelle68%
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