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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. Daylin96%
  2. Anisha95%
  3. Janiah95%
  4. Kyara95%
  5. Latrell94%
  6. Gaige94%
  7. Javian94%
  8. Bently94%
  9. Rafe94%
  10. Deante94%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Ciro42%
  3. Luc42%
  4. Isaak46%
  5. Yocheved48%
  6. Obed50%
  7. Jens52%
  8. Catelyn53%
  9. Marek55%
  10. Armon56%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Bradlee94%
  2. Karah92%
  3. Luiz92%
  4. Antoni91%
  5. Magali91%
  6. Sahana91%
  7. Kayleb89%
  8. Jhon89%
  9. Allana88%
  10. Jonatan88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Arwen44%
  4. Marek44%
  5. Arman47%
  6. Esau47%
  7. Tyran48%
  8. Aiyanna49%
  9. Berlin49%
  10. Price49%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Aman91%
  2. Serene87%
  3. Leeland84%
  4. Sahana83%
  5. Cecilio83%
  6. Madelaine83%
  7. Azul82%
  8. Landin82%
  9. Simran81%
  10. Harmonie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Tyrek42%
  2. Maxx42%
  3. Dayanna42%
  4. Travion42%
  5. Keandre42%
  6. Desean42%
  7. Ajay42%
  8. Marykate42%
  9. Treyvon42%
  10. Bentlee42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Treyvon96%
  2. Kady96%
  3. Dynasty96%
  4. Tyce96%
  5. Kyli96%
  6. Jaysen96%
  7. Kiarra96%
  8. Kaytlyn96%
  9. Jaquez96%
  10. Tyre96%

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Isaak44%
  3. Ciro44%
  4. Arwen46%
  5. Obed50%
  6. Job56%
  7. Heber56%
  8. Sinai57%
  9. Marek58%
  10. Jens58%
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