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It can be, and probably is in many cases, but it also occurs as a Manx and Scottish last name. If you mean as a first name it has been used in the U.S. as a male and a female name, but seems to be largely female recently.
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What does Kelly means?
Kelly is an Irish name meaning "Bright-Headed"
How do you spell the first name 'Kelley' in Irish?
In Irish it is spelled Ceallach, Kelly (used by male/female)A similar female name was Ceallsach.
Is shannon a better name then kelly?
either name is better.. but there is this girl at school who bothers me and her name is kelly. so i perfer the name shannon and shannon means waterlilly in irish.
What kelly last name?
It can be Irish, English, Welsh or Scottish. (surname database)
What does the name Kelly mean in Hebrew?
Kelly has no meaning in Hebrew. You're only option is to write it phonetically as קלי
Where does the last name Kelly come from?
The surname Kelly comes from Ireland, coming from the Irish word Ceallach, which means contention or strife.
Is Kelly a girl name or a boy name?
The name Kelly is used for both girls and boys, but more frequently for girls. It is from Irish Gaelic and may have originally referred to strife or battle.
When was Paul Kelly - Irish musician - born?
Paul Kelly - Irish musician - was born in 1957.
When was Sean Kelly - Irish republican - born?
Sean Kelly - Irish republican - was born in 1972.
When did Jimmy Kelly - Irish footballer - die?
Jimmy Kelly - Irish footballer - died in 1970.
What nicknames does William James Kelly go by?
William James Kelly goes by Irish, The Irish Siggie, Liam, and Liam Kelly.
What does Kelly mean in other languages?
Kelly is of Irish and Gaelic origin and means 'strife', 'war', 'warrior' or 'bright-headed'.
