Kelly
Kelly is the Italian form of the female given name Kelly.
Kelly is used as a female given name. When addressing a woman named Kelly formally, you can use Signorina Kelly to address a young, unmarried woman or Signora Kelly to address a married woman.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- In Italian social circles, someone named Kelly might be given a 'diminutive' nickname like Kellina by close friends to make the foreign name feel more intimate and Italian.
- Unlike traditional Italian names that often have a 'Saint's day' associated with them, a person named Kelly in Italy typically has no corresponding traditional name day.
- The name Kelly is often perceived through the lens of 'Anglomania', a cultural trend where parents choose English names to signal a modern, international identity.
Examples in context
- Kelly apparirà in TV.Kelly will appear on TV.This sentence demonstrates the use of Kelly in a context regarding television appearance.Tatoeba #2716343 by Guybrush88, translation #62567 by CN
- Kelly, guarda le stelle!Kelly, watch the stars!This sentence shows how to use Kelly when directing someone's attention to the stars.Tatoeba #2716345 by Guybrush88, translation #1451670 by Sonoriuxo
- Kelly mangia come un maiale.Kelly eats like a horse.This sentence uses Kelly in an idiomatic expression regarding eating.Tatoeba #2716301 by Guybrush88, translation #62559 by CN
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are talking about a mutual friend.
- AlessandroHai visto Kelly ultimamente?Have you seen Kelly lately?
- MartinaSì, Kelly è venuta a trovarmi ieri.Yes, Kelly came to visit me yesterday.
- AlessandroDove si trova Kelly adesso?Where is Kelly now?
- MartinaPenso che Kelly sia al lavoro.I think Kelly is at work.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
