What does the name Kelly mean?

The first name Kelly means “warrior, bright-headed”.

Is Kelly a girls' or boys' name?

Kelly is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.

Kelly is a fairly common first name.

Unisex

“warrior, bright-headed”

Origin: Celtic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 58 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Kelly Clarkson Kelly Preston Kelly Brook Kelly Macdonald Kelly Hu Kelly Osbourne Kelly McGillis Kelly Marie Tran Kelly LeBrock Kelly Rutherford

Kelly is a unisex first name meaning “warrior, bright-headed”, with roots in Celtic. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Kelly mean?: The first name Kelly means “warrior, bright-headed”.
Where does the name Kelly come from?: Kelly has its roots in Celtic.
Is Kelly a girls' or boys' name?: Kelly is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.
How popular is Kelly?: Kelly is a fairly common first name.

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