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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

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya67%
  2. Tina69%
  3. Amy71%
  4. Jennifer71%
  5. Wendy73%
  6. Heidi75%
  7. Michelle76%
  8. Michele76%
  9. Lisa76%
  10. Nina76%

Love potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer59%
  2. Jill61%
  3. Tina61%
  4. April63%
  5. Katrina67%
  6. Dawn67%
  7. Melinda69%
  8. Tara69%
  9. Nina69%
  10. Heather69%

Professional potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Heather43%
  2. April46%
  3. Jennifer48%
  4. Amy52%
  5. Dawn55%
  6. Wendy56%
  7. Melanie57%
  8. Lisa57%
  9. Jill57%
  10. Nina59%

Crush potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya62%
  2. Jill73%
  3. Katrina74%
  4. Michelle75%
  5. Michele75%
  6. Deanna77%
  7. Tina78%
  8. Heidi79%
  9. Gina81%
  10. Tanya82%
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