Meaning
warrior, hero
Origin
Kelly is a name of Old Irish origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (BE, BR, CA, CM, CO, FR, GB, HT, JM, MT, MY, NL, PE, US).
Style
- international
- strong
- traditional
- warrior
- modern
- unisex
Famous people named Kelly
- Kellyn Hall-Taylor (singer)
- Kelly Roussy
- Kellyn Hall
- Kélly Riddim
Variations
Kellie, Kely, Kell, Kellyanne
Nicknames
Kel, Kell
Popularity
Kelly appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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