Kelly or Kely?
Two spellings, side by side.
Kelly and Kely 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 Kely with "Means bright-headed; a variant spelling of the Irish name Kelly". 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 | Kely |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Means bright-headed; a variant spelling of the Irish name Kelly. |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Unisex | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Kelly | Kely |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Kelly and Kely
Is Kelly or Kely more common?
Kelly is more often searched and saved on this site; Kely is also used.
Do Kelly and Kely 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". Kely: "Means bright-headed; a variant spelling of the Irish name Kelly".
How do you say Kelly?
Kelly and Kely are said the same way.
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