Unisex name
Kelly name meaning
“descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle”
Kelly is a name used for boys and girls, originating in the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning ‘descendant of Ceallach’. Ceallach is commonly linked to battle or strife, although its meaning is disputed. Kelly therefore carries a descent-based meaning through its connection with the name Ceallach.
What does Kelly mean?
Descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle
In Indonesian: keturunan Ceallach; terkait pertempuran
Origin and cultural usage of Kelly
From the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, ‘descendant of Ceallach’. Ceallach's meaning is disputed, but it is often associated with battle or strife.
Name combinations with Kelly
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kelly, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kelly: descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle
- Sukarsih: good affection
- Noni: young girl; little miss
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Meaning of each word
- Kelly: descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle
- Dwina: two, second
- Husada: medicine, means of healing
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Kelly Wulan
Meaning of each word
- Kelly: descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle
- Wulan: the moon in the sky
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Meaning of each word
- Anggreani: orchid flower
- Kelly: descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle
- Isnawati: second woman
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Kelly Padma
Meaning of each word
- Kelly: descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle
- Padma: lotus flower
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Kelly Damayanti Widiyawati
Meaning of each word
- Kelly: descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle
- Damayanti: she who subdues or tames
- Widiyawati: woman possessing knowledge
How to pronounce Kelly
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦭ꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮨᮜ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Kelly a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kelly is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Kelly ranks #409 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kelly
Famous people named Kelly
- Kelly Kwalik · b. 1955
- Kelly Purwanto · b. 1983
- Kelly Puspito · b. 1930
- Kelly Tandiono · b. 1986
- Kelly Larissa · b. 2003
- Kelly Pardede · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Kelly
What is the meaning of Kelly?
Kelly means descendant of Ceallach; associated with battle. From the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, ‘descendant of Ceallach’. Ceallach's meaning is disputed, but it is often associated with battle or strife.
Is Kelly a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kelly is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kelly?
Kelly is of European origin.
How many syllables does Kelly have?
Kelly has 2 syllables (Kel-ly) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kelly?
Kelly ranks #409 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kelly?
Some ideas: Kelly Sukarsih Noni; Kelly Dwina Husada; Kelly Wulan.
Famous people named Kelly?
Notable people named Kelly include Kelly Kwalik, Kelly Purwanto, Kelly Puspito.
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