Kelly
Kelly is the Irish female given name Kelly.
Kelly is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Munster, the name Kelly is spelled as Ó Cadhla.
Did you know?
- The name Kelly comes from the Irish word ceallach, which meant 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'.
- While Kelly is now a common female name, it was traditionally used as a masculine surname for centuries before transitioning into a unisex or female first name.
- There are multiple distinct Irish clans with names that translate to 'Kelly', meaning different families shared the same English spelling.
Examples in context
- Tá Máire Ní Cheallaigh anseoMary Kelly is here
- Conas atá tú, Kelly?How are you, Kelly?
- Kelly, ná déan cam-alltacht!Kelly, don't be silly!
- An bhfuil Kelly anseo?Is Kelly here?
Example conversation
Siobhán and Oisín are meeting a new friend.
- SiobhánSeo míle fáilte do Kelly.A thousand welcomes to Kelly.
- OisínGo raibh a thanking duit, Siobhán.Thank you, Siobhán.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil Kelly ó Éirinn?Is Kelly from Ireland?
- OisínTá, is as Dubhlin í.Yes, she is from Dublin.
