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.
