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Kels

Girl In French: Kelsy
Kels is a short form of Kelsey: on birth records it is written Kelsey (153,479 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kelsey page. Also a short form of Kelsie, Kelsi, Kelsea.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Cēol's island, or 'victorious ship'.
Kelsey originates as an English surname from a Lincolnshire place name, possibly 'Cēol's island'; it has no originating figure.

The story of the name Kels

Kels is a short form of Kelsey. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — cēol's island, or 'victorious ship'.

On birth records, Kels is rarely written as such: the Kelss are Kelseys (153,479 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kelsey page. Kels is also a short form of Kelsie, Kelsi, Kelsea.

Frequently asked questions about Kels

What does Kels mean?

Kels is a short form of Kelsey, which means cēol's island, or 'victorious ship'.

When is Kels's name day?

Kels shares Kelsey's name day.

Is Kels a name in its own right?

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

Kels's profile

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

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Friendship potential for Kels

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Agnes52%
  3. Norma56%
  4. Mildred57%
  5. Jeanette59%
  6. Myrtle60%
  7. Gertrude60%
  8. Margaret62%
  9. Annie62%
  10. Anna62%

Love potential for Kels

Bottom 10

  1. Dora54%
  2. Lillie56%
  3. Ada56%
  4. Thelma57%
  5. Alice58%
  6. Annie60%
  7. Anna60%
  8. Maxine61%
  9. Joan62%
  10. Mildred62%

Professional potential for Kels

Top 10

  1. Marian78%
  2. Pearl76%
  3. Norma76%
  4. Bertha76%
  5. Annie73%
  6. Lorraine73%
  7. Anna73%
  8. Sylvia73%
  9. Frances73%
  10. Mary72%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Lillie45%
  3. Joan47%
  4. Jean47%
  5. Jennie47%
  6. Marjorie49%
  7. Thelma49%
  8. Maxine50%
  9. Rosa51%
  10. Judith51%

Crush potential for Kels

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes49%
  2. Ruth51%
  3. Norma56%
  4. Annie58%
  5. Anna58%
  6. Mildred59%
  7. Gertrude59%
  8. Bertha60%
  9. Genevieve62%
  10. Jeanette64%
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