Kelly
KEL-ee
What it means
Bright-headed or warrior, from Irish Ó Ceallaigh
Language
Irish
Culture
Irish;Gaelic
Religion
Christian
Style era
modern
Themes
Irish · unisex
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
KelKells
Alternate spellings
KelleyKellieKelli
In other languages
Ceallach (Irish)
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Kelly Clarkson (singer)
Kelly Ripa (TV host)
Kelly Rowland (singer)
Princess Grace Kelly