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Kelly

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Meaning and origin
Kelly is a Irish girl name. The meaning of the name is `War`.

Where is it used?
The name Kellie is mainly used in English.

Extra information:
Alternative meanings (Teutonic) Farm by the Spring

What Kelly`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Kelly:
It's a cute name. You can never go wrong with the name Kelly. It's perky & happy, you just gotta have the attitude to go with it.
The worst thing about the name:
There's nothing wrong with the name Kelly.
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
Then I'd probably love my other name just as much, I was born with kelly, & I've been raised with the name Kelly. plus, being a tall, red/blonde with a few freckles & extremely white kinda just makes it perfect.
Extra information:
It's a beautiful name !
The best thing about the name Kelly:
its very easy to pronounce
The worst thing about the name:
having Kelly rhymed with Smelly,Belly...
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
it would have been Vivianne or Emily :)
Extra information:
lalalaaaaaa
The best thing about the name Kelly:
The meaning 'Warrior' in Irish (haha I love Irish people- their accents! Their red hair!)
The worst thing about the name:
It's too common and too many horrible things rhyme with it.
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
It would have been Jessica but I would rather something like Andromeda or
Extra information:
The name Kelly is bold and an amazing name
The best thing about the name Kelly:
my kids like it
The worst thing about the name:
i get called kels
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
i would loveit
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Kelly:
not mispronounced.
The worst thing about the name:
I dont like the meaning.
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
Kelleigh way more fun spelling
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Kelly:
all through school no one had my name. And it's easy to spell;)
The worst thing about the name:
smelly kelly
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
allison, prianka,
Extra information:
kelly bo-belly fi fiy fo-felly
The best thing about the name Kelly:
I think most kelly's are nice people not like Linda's
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Kelly....:

Extra information:
beautiful strong name
The best thing about the name Kelly:
It's really common...
The worst thing about the name:
I was always called smelly kelly
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
I would of been named jennifer
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Kelly:
Kel is a great nick name and it's hard to forget.
The worst thing about the name:
Smelly Kelly has a jelly belly. Oh yeah, and when i found out as a child that it was also a boys name...
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
My mother would have named me Rachel. Im happy w Kelly
Extra information:
Kelly green is a beautiful color and I love the meaning of my name...Warrior!
The best thing about the name Kelly:
nothing it's far too common
The worst thing about the name:
it's so common, nothing original about it what-so-ever. It rhymes with loads of words for silly torments to use, jelly belly welly smelly .....etc There were 2 other Kelly's in my class at school so never knew who anyone was talking to when then they said 'Kelly'
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
Anything with a bit of originality to it would have been nice.
Extra information:
On the plus side, due to having such a common name I thought long and hard about my children's names and as a result they have lovely original unique names. Two girls names Charlie and Stevie-Leigh :-)
The best thing about the name Kelly:
IT IS MY BFFS NAME
The worst thing about the name:
NON
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
IT IS NOT MY NAME
Extra information:
IT NICE I LOVE IT
The best thing about the name Kelly:
you can always add it to an other name
The worst thing about the name:
it rymes with smelly welly
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
?
Extra information:
boys are cute with this name aswell
The best thing about the name Kelly:
Its my name
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
I don't know
Extra information:
I like my name
The best thing about the name Kelly:
it is a beatifull name short and sweet
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Kelly....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Kelly:
its short and beautiful.
The worst thing about the name:
kelly smelly full or jelly got a big old belly just like santa claus
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
it would of been herbert john if i was a boy.
Extra information:
kelly elizabeth. its so cute
The best thing about the name Kelly:
its strong. my Mom gave it to me because I was the weaker of the twins when born.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing. TIs strong and beautiful
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
it would've been sally and my twin would've been kelly
Extra information:
I am Kelly Lynn and we named our Daughter Kate Lynn. We wanted the same strength and some similarities but different
The best thing about the name Kelly:
my mum picked it for me and she says all kellys are beautiful and happy an i believe her ha
The worst thing about the name:
when someone u dont know calls u kel
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
i would pick somethin that rhymes with it haha
Extra information:
there isnt enough baby kellys nowadays
The best thing about the name Kelly:
It's Happy! I love my name! My parents couldn't have picked a better one. :)
The worst thing about the name:
Smelly Kelly! LOL
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
I don't know what I'd do!
Extra information:
Kelly goes perfectly with Nichole (my middle name) :)
The best thing about the name Kelly:
Its a girl or boys name
The worst thing about the name:
Some of the nicknames are pretty lame
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
I was going to be Victoria Rose but Im so a kelly
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Kelly:
it strong but happy
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
my name would probably be my twins name lol
Extra information:
lovely name
The best thing about the name Kelly:
I love all my naicknames...good and bad!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing!
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
I had a twin who passed at birth. Her name was Kylie. ANd If I were a boy, My mom would of named me Kyle or Kevin.
Extra information:
Nope, love it!
The best thing about the name Kelly:
its unique not many people have that name
The worst thing about the name:
kelly belly, kell bell, kell, people just call me that its like, HELLO??? I DONT LIKE THAT NAME!
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
it would be layla
Extra information:
justin is THE HOTTEST PERSON EVER!!!!!!!
The best thing about the name Kelly:
I like it
The worst thing about the name:
rhymes with smelly lol
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
prob not
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Kelly:
It was easy to spell when i was a 5.
The worst thing about the name:
kelly smelly with the big fat belly and when it is shortened to 'Kel' which sounds common.
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
Ummm.. do not know.
Extra information:
You do get used to your name, but i would have prefered a classy name instead.
The best thing about the name Kelly:
its just great I love my name!!
The worst thing about the name:
when people you dont know call you Kel, oh I hate that, how dare they!!!
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
I wouldnt have the joke that when i get married I will be Kelly Brook
Extra information:
just that my whole name middle and surname they all mean so much to me and im soo proud of my name.
The best thing about the name Kelly:
Easy for most people to spell - also, no real nicknames. Love that.
The worst thing about the name:
Rhymes with a LOT of insults, particularly smelly
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
Wouldn't have heard toddlers trying to pronounce it - always fun
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Kelly:
i dont know many people with my name
The worst thing about the name:
it rhymes with belly, and smelly...lol
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
no that i can think of
Extra information:
i love cheese
The best thing about the name Kelly:
No one forgets your name!
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Kelly Bundy, or people thinking you are dumb.
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
I think my name could have been more unique.
Extra information:
I love being a Kelly. I love the nickname Kel and it does just suit me.
The best thing about the name Kelly:
pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
kelly smelly!
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
no
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Kelly:
it's a pretty name and only yoru closest friends call you kel.
The worst thing about the name:
there isn't one.
If my name wasn`t Kelly....:
i wouldn't be the same person i don't think!
Extra information:

More `Kelly` links
Kelly as abbreviation
Actors named Kelly
Kelly in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Kelly

The name Kelly appears in the name list top 1000 for both male and female. Below you can find the statistics for both sexes.

Kelly as a boys name
Kelly doesn`t appear in 2007`s top-1000 name list.
The last time Kelly appeared in the top-1000 was 6 years ago, in 2002. It ranked #882 in that year. . 1960 was a `top year` for the name Kelly. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #128. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	---
2006	---
2005	---
2004	---
2003	---
2002	882
2001	901
2000	804
1999	786
1998	699
1997	616
1996	551
1995	534
1994	513
1993	456
1992	417
1991	367
1990	351
1980	209
1970	135
1960	128
1950	309
1940	482
1930	555
1920	565
1910	386
1900	390
1890	621
1880	994

Kelly as a girls name
Kelly appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 222. In the last 128 years Kelly has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 13 times. 1980 was a `top year` for the name Kelly. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #19. The last time Kelly appeared among the most common names was in 1950. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	222
2006	212
2005	175
2004	138
2003	124
2002	119
2001	124
2000	111
1999	95
1998	89
1997	83
1996	73
1995	63
1994	62
1993	51
1992	47
1991	42
1990	41
1980	19
1970	20
1960	52
1950	903
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---