About Kelly
The name Kelly is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach." Ceallach is an Irish name that can be translated as "bright-headed" or "warrior." Additionally, Kelly can also be associated with the meaning "war" or "strife" in some cases. Overall, the name Kelly is often associated with strength, bravery, and a warrior-like spirit.
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Most individuals with the name Kelly are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 6.85% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Kelly in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kelly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.