Kelly
KEL-ee
Gender-neutral · Irish
Meaning: Bright-headed, church, strife
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Kellan
Boy · Irish · Medium name
- Meaning
- Slender, powerful
- Pronunciation
- KEL-un
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Irish and Scottish, meaning slender or fair; possibly from 'caol'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Irish, Scottish Gaelic
Commonly used in: Ireland, United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
KellenEnglish
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Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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