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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. Oli96%
  2. Kole96%
  3. Kieth96%
  4. Beau96%
  5. Fabian96%
  6. Olyvia96%
  7. Jaheim96%
  8. Bian96%
  9. Fabi96%
  10. Carisa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Elon44%
  3. Roo45%
  4. Ruthy45%
  5. Ru45%
  6. Tut45%
  7. Ruth45%
  8. Ruthie45%
  9. Shawny47%
  10. Shawnie47%

Love potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Whitley42%
  2. Karlchen42%
  3. Ocean42%
  4. Ivan42%
  5. Elon42%
  6. Rayne42%
  7. Karl42%
  8. Allyssa42%
  9. Vanya42%
  10. Kalle42%

Professional potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Armi42%
  3. Caprice42%
  4. Georgette42%
  5. Faybee42%
  6. River42%
  7. Luni42%
  8. Kandice42%
  9. Lonie42%
  10. Karey42%

Crush potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Herbert42%
  4. Herby42%
  5. Herberto42%
  6. Juanito43%
  7. Shuggy43%
  8. Sean43%
  9. Shawny43%
  10. Shaughn43%
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