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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. Jenifer96%
  2. Kelley95%
  3. Traci95%
  4. Tamika95%
  5. Lara95%
  6. Kimberley95%
  7. Keri95%
  8. Kelli93%
  9. Janelle93%
  10. Quincy92%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Bobbi44%
  4. Clint48%
  5. Vance52%
  6. Greta52%
  7. Gretchen52%
  8. Charity57%
  9. Cornelius57%
  10. Dena61%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Yvette91%
  2. Kelli91%
  3. Jenifer88%
  4. Marcy87%
  5. Leanne86%
  6. Raquel85%
  7. Lamont85%
  8. Kelley85%
  9. Tamika85%
  10. Latonya85%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Vance46%
  3. Shaun52%
  4. Jermaine53%
  5. Alisa54%
  6. Angelique55%
  7. Heath55%
  8. Misty56%
  9. Ingrid56%
  10. Deana57%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Elisha84%
  2. Jami79%
  3. Nikki79%
  4. Leigh77%
  5. Kristy76%
  6. Kristi76%
  7. Lesley76%
  8. Kristie76%
  9. Kristine76%
  10. Jermaine75%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon43%
  2. Ronda43%
  3. Shauna43%
  4. Shawna43%
  5. Keisha45%
  6. Raquel45%
  7. Kenya47%
  8. Roderick47%
  9. Jodi47%
  10. Jenifer49%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jenny96%
  2. Kenya96%
  3. Jodie96%
  4. Traci96%
  5. Kimberley96%
  6. Tamika96%
  7. Raquel96%
  8. Lamont96%
  9. Keisha96%
  10. Lara96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Clint50%
  5. Vance53%
  6. Cornelius62%
  7. Elisha62%
  8. Karin62%
  9. Shauna64%
  10. Shawna64%
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