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Kelv

Boy Name day: December 17 In French: Kelvin
Kelv is a short form of Kelvin: on birth records it is written Kelvin (50,681 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kelvin page.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic. Meaning: Narrow water (river name).
From the River Kelvin in Scotland, of Gaelic origin meaning roughly 'narrow water'; popularized as a given name in honor of Lord Kelvin.

Name day for Kelv

December 17

Why this day? Kelv is a short form of Kelvin, and shares its name day.

Kelv is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on December 17.

The story of the name Kelv

Kelv is a short form of Kelvin. It keeps its origin (Scottish Gaelic) and meaning — narrow water (river name), and shares its name day, December 17.

On birth records, Kelv is rarely written as such: the Kelvs are Kelvins (50,681 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kelvin page.

Frequently asked questions about Kelv

What does Kelv mean?

Kelv is a short form of Kelvin, which means narrow water (river name).

When is Kelv's name day?

December 17, together with Kelvin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Kelv a name in its own right?

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

Kelv's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Kelv

Top 10

  1. Brent86%
  2. Brian86%
  3. Scott86%
  4. Jeremy86%
  5. Rodney84%
  6. Jason82%
  7. Troy80%
  8. Darren80%
  9. Wesley78%
  10. Bradley78%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane47%
  2. Shawn47%
  3. Chad60%
  4. Eric64%
  5. Marc67%
  6. Andre67%
  7. Mario69%
  8. Erik72%
  9. Derrick76%
  10. Lance76%

Love potential for Kelv

Top 10

  1. Andre82%
  2. Mario81%
  3. Brian80%
  4. Troy80%
  5. Rodney79%
  6. Jason79%
  7. Jeremy78%
  8. Brent76%
  9. Lance76%
  10. Scott76%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad58%
  2. Marc62%
  3. Shawn64%
  4. Shane64%
  5. Eric65%
  6. Erik66%
  7. Darren69%
  8. Bradley72%
  9. Wesley74%
  10. Derrick74%

Professional potential for Kelv

Top 10

  1. Shawn78%
  2. Shane78%
  3. Erik76%
  4. Marc73%
  5. Eric71%
  6. Troy70%
  7. Brent68%
  8. Derrick66%
  9. Lance65%
  10. Brian64%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad48%
  2. Darren55%
  3. Jason55%
  4. Jeremy55%
  5. Wesley56%
  6. Rodney57%
  7. Scott61%
  8. Andre61%
  9. Mario62%
  10. Bradley62%

Crush potential for Kelv

Top 10

  1. Jason93%
  2. Wesley89%
  3. Jeremy89%
  4. Darren87%
  5. Bradley87%
  6. Brian83%
  7. Lance81%
  8. Rodney81%
  9. Troy79%
  10. Brent79%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn43%
  2. Shane43%
  3. Andre60%
  4. Eric64%
  5. Marc64%
  6. Erik69%
  7. Chad72%
  8. Derrick76%
  9. Mario76%
  10. Troy79%
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