A Dictionary of First Names. Origin and Meaning of Names.
A Dictionary of First Names. Origin and Meaning of Names.
 







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Origin and Meaning of the Name Kelly

Gender

Feminine and Masculine

Origin of the Name Kelly

Irish

Usage of the Name Kelly

Irish, English

Meaning of the Name Kelly

The name Kelly comes from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh meaning "descendant of Ceallach". The name Ceallach is a traditional Irish name meaning "bright-headed". According to other theories, it could also be derived from "ceallach" - "war, strife" or "ceall" - "church".

Famous bearers

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

Related Names

List of names related to Kelly.

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