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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. Finley96%
  3. Kelley95%
  4. Teagan95%
  5. Beau95%
  6. Mya95%
  7. Traci95%
  8. Allyson95%
  9. Shayla95%
  10. Tamika95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Jermaine42%
  4. Rolando42%
  5. Conrad42%
  6. Johnie42%
  7. Inez42%
  8. Therese43%
  9. Teri43%
  10. Elbert43%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Jonathon95%
  2. Johnathon95%
  3. Salvatore93%
  4. Penelope92%
  5. Yvette91%
  6. Beau91%
  7. Antoine91%
  8. Kelli91%
  9. Paulette90%
  10. Teddy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Clint42%
  4. Phoenix43%
  5. Luna43%
  6. River43%
  7. Kurt43%
  8. Paris44%
  9. Kate45%
  10. Holden45%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Serena92%
  2. Elisha84%
  3. Maritza81%
  4. Freda81%
  5. Mollie81%
  6. Polly81%
  7. Mamie81%
  8. Sage80%
  9. Hubert80%
  10. Alberta80%

Bottom 10

  1. Kira42%
  2. Karla42%
  3. Jase42%
  4. Zander42%
  5. Amari42%
  6. Zackary42%
  7. Simone42%
  8. Axel42%
  9. Amir42%
  10. Saul42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Rhoda96%
  2. Jenny96%
  3. Jayla96%
  4. Hayley96%
  5. Bianca96%
  6. Alberto96%
  7. Allyson96%
  8. Randi96%
  9. Dallas96%
  10. Jaiden96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Conrad42%
  4. Rolando42%
  5. Jermaine42%
  6. Inez42%
  7. Bobbi42%
  8. Johnie42%
  9. Simone42%
  10. Alberta45%
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