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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. Kelly96%
  3. Tracee96%
  4. Kelley95%
  5. Tai95%
  6. Traci95%
  7. Tamika95%
  8. Lara95%
  9. Kimberley95%
  10. Keri95%

Bottom 10

  1. Hans42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Shane42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Shaun42%
  6. Jermaine42%
  7. Germaine42%
  8. Bobbi44%
  9. Annmarie46%
  10. Leopoldo48%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jenniffer92%
  2. Mellisa92%
  3. Yvette91%
  4. Kelli91%
  5. Christy91%
  6. Giuseppe90%
  7. Bettina89%
  8. Lavonda89%
  9. Laronda89%
  10. Kimberli89%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Clint42%
  4. Aja45%
  5. Vance46%
  6. Chandra46%
  7. Hans48%
  8. Jill49%
  9. Tamar49%
  10. Philippe50%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Tawana89%
  2. Deena86%
  3. Tarra85%
  4. Elisha84%
  5. Glendon84%
  6. Susannah83%
  7. Seneca82%
  8. Kareen81%
  9. Jeana81%
  10. Nicolle81%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Tosha42%
  3. Towanda42%
  4. Lucretia42%
  5. Che42%
  6. Jason42%
  7. Tamara42%
  8. Theron42%
  9. Vanita42%
  10. Nakisha42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Tory96%
  2. Aretha96%
  3. Rico96%
  4. Jenny96%
  5. Tiffaney96%
  6. Loni96%
  7. Mandi96%
  8. Kami96%
  9. Nikia96%
  10. Takisha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Jermaine42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Germaine42%
  6. Bobbi42%
  7. Shane42%
  8. Hans49%
  9. Clint50%
  10. Vance53%
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