Unisex
Kelly
Name Meaning:
Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach." Ceallach may mean "bright-headed" or "strife." Also a Cornish place name meaning "grove." Primarily female but originally male.
Noteable Namesakes
Gene Kelly (Actor - Male); Grace Kelly (Actress - Female); Kelly Clarkson (Singer - Female); Kelly Osbourne (TV Personality - Female); R. Kelly (Singer - Male)
Origin
Irish Gaelic
Popularity
US: #683 (Female), Unranked (Male), UK: #403 (Female), Unranked (Male)
Variations/Nicknames
Kelley; Kelli; Kellie; Kel
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