Kelly or Kelli?
Two spellings, side by side.
Kelly and Kelli are two spellings of the same sound. Kelly is listed with the meaning "Warrior; warrior/defender; wood. surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century" and Kelli with "Warrior/defender; lively; aggressive; from the wood". Kelly is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Kelly | Kelli |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Warrior; warrior/defender; wood. surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century | Warrior/defender; lively; aggressive; from the wood |
| Origin | Irish | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Kelly | Kel-li |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Kelly and Kelli
Is Kelly or Kelli more common?
Kelly is more often searched and saved on this site; Kelli is also used.
Do Kelly and Kelli mean the same?
Kelly: "Warrior; warrior/defender; wood. surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century". Kelli: "Warrior/defender; lively; aggressive; from the wood".
How do you say Kelly?
Kelly and Kelli are said the same way.
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