A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
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Origin and Meaning of Kelly

Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of Kelly

Irish

Meaning of Kelly

The name Kelly comes from a surname meaning "descendant of Ceallach" in Gaelic. The name Ceallach means "war, warrior".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Kelly Preston (born 1962), an American actress; Kelly Hu (born 1968), an American actress and former fashion model; Kelly Monaco (born 1976), an American model and actress; Kelly Brook (born 1979), an English model and actress; Kelly Clarkson (born 1982), an American female singer and songwriter.

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