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Kelly Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "kelly" is "warrior", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
kelly
Meaning
warrior
Pronunciation
keh-lee
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Kelly Name Details

The name Kelly is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word 'ceallach', meaning 'warrior'. It was traditionally used as a surname in Ireland but has become a popular given name for both boys and girls in various English-speaking countries.

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