Kelly at a glance
- Meaning
- “bright-headed; or war, strife”
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KEL-ee
- Other forms
- Kelley, Kellie, Kelli
Where the name Kelly comes from
Kelly comes from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, from an old name whose meaning is not certain. In Ireland it was first a boy’s name. Today it is used mainly for girls, especially in the US and UK.
Famous people named Kelly
- Kelly Clarkson (singer)
- Kelly Slater (surfer)