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Kell

Girl Name day: July 8
Kell is a short form of Kelli: on birth records it is written Kelli (75,084 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kelli page. Also a short form of Kelley, Kellie, Kiley.
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Bright-headed / strife.
Variant of Kelly, from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, from 'ceallach' (bright-headed or strife).

Name day for Kell

July 8

Why this day? Kell is a short form of Kelli, and shares its name day.

Kell is celebrated in the United States on July 8.

The story of the name Kell

Kell is a short form of Kelli. It keeps its origin (Irish) and meaning — bright-headed / strife, and shares its name day, July 8.

On birth records, Kell is rarely written as such: the Kells are Kellis (75,084 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kelli page. Kell is also a short form of Kelley, Kellie, Kiley.

Frequently asked questions about Kell

What does Kell mean?

Kell is a short form of Kelli, which means bright-headed / strife.

When is Kell's name day?

July 8, together with Kelli: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Kell a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Kelli.

Kell's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Kell

Top 10

  1. Kevan96%
  2. Wayde96%
  3. Timmie95%
  4. Alonza95%
  5. Christophe94%
  6. Kieth94%
  7. Roby93%
  8. Rollie93%
  9. Kipp92%
  10. Kirt91%

Bottom 10

  1. Rock59%
  2. Cleophus60%
  3. Sid64%
  4. Len64%
  5. Stoney64%
  6. Rolf66%
  7. Les66%
  8. Garold69%
  9. Gaylon69%
  10. Flint69%

Love potential for Kell

Top 10

  1. Gaylon96%
  2. Woody96%
  3. Dwaine96%
  4. Duwayne96%
  5. Kirt96%
  6. Timmothy96%
  7. Mikeal96%
  8. Cardell93%
  9. Lawrance93%
  10. Kipp92%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid56%
  2. Flint56%
  3. Rand60%
  4. Rolf63%
  5. Geary64%
  6. Cleve64%
  7. Rance65%
  8. Alphonzo65%
  9. Davy66%
  10. Butch67%

Professional potential for Kell

Top 10

  1. Woody88%
  2. Cleophus88%
  3. Les88%
  4. Garold88%
  5. Pernell87%
  6. Kennth86%
  7. Deryl86%
  8. Sanders86%
  9. Stafford86%
  10. Dwaine86%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard42%
  2. Flint53%
  3. Brion54%
  4. Rudolfo54%
  5. Blane56%
  6. Rance57%
  7. Rich57%
  8. Rand57%
  9. Sid58%
  10. Butch59%

Crush potential for Kell

Top 10

  1. Kipp96%
  2. Kieth96%
  3. Christophe96%
  4. Wayde96%
  5. Timmie96%
  6. Kevan96%
  7. Sal96%
  8. Chip96%
  9. Woody96%
  10. Roby96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus63%
  2. Rolf68%
  3. Rock68%
  4. Faron69%
  5. Lenwood69%
  6. Len69%
  7. Les69%
  8. Kerwin70%
  9. Kennth70%
  10. Kennard70%
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