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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. Kelz96%
  3. Kenz96%
  4. Nif96%
  5. Sandi96%
  6. Finny96%
  7. Kamdyn96%
  8. Brittnie96%
  9. Jini96%
  10. Chantelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Rolo42%
  2. Hans42%
  3. Seanie42%
  4. Joselito42%
  5. Shawny42%
  6. Erich42%
  7. Mainie42%
  8. Stance42%
  9. Shane42%
  10. Kalle42%

Love potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Arian96%
  3. Jonathan95%
  4. Jojo95%
  5. Johnathan95%
  6. Thon95%
  7. Jonathon95%
  8. Johnathon95%
  9. Jonty95%
  10. Omer94%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Vanya42%
  3. Ransom42%
  4. Hal42%
  5. Ivan42%
  6. Clintie42%
  7. Kain42%
  8. Mave42%
  9. Arny42%
  10. Mav42%

Professional potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Sere92%
  2. Serena92%
  3. Séni92%
  4. Shalom91%
  5. Aman91%
  6. Loma89%
  7. Tawana89%
  8. Khadijah88%
  9. Serene87%
  10. Oneida87%

Bottom 10

  1. Jalissa42%
  2. Pablou42%
  3. Deanthony42%
  4. Alpha42%
  5. Kira42%
  6. Chad42%
  7. Dasha42%
  8. Beatrix42%
  9. Karla42%
  10. Scar42%

Crush potential for Kel

Top 10

  1. Chip96%
  2. Dionte96%
  3. Viv96%
  4. Dandre96%
  5. Mads96%
  6. Tory96%
  7. Rhoda96%
  8. Treyvon96%
  9. Brit96%
  10. Lorry96%

Bottom 10

  1. Seanie42%
  2. Millard42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Juancho42%
  5. Johnnie42%
  6. Juan42%
  7. Abram42%
  8. Main42%
  9. Shawny42%
  10. Roo42%
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