♀ Name Kelli

Q: What does the name Kelli mean?

Kelli means 'descendant of Ceallach' and 'female warrior' (from Old Irish 'ceallach' = war/battle/strife). Besides, the name Ceallach is said to mean 'bright-headed'. Kelli could as well be derived from Irish 'ceall' meaning 'church' or 'monastery', thus Kelli means 'frequenter of churches'.

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Kelli is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Kelli come from?

Kelli is of Irish-Gaelic origin and derived from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh or the Irish given name Ceallach. Unlike the unisex form Kelly, Kelli is only a girl’s name.

What does the name Kelli mean?

Kelli means “descendant of Ceallach” and “female warrior” (from Old Irish “ceallach” = war/battle/strife). Besides, the name Ceallach is said to mean “bright-headed”. Kelli could as well be derived from Irish “ceall” meaning “church” or “monastery”, thus Kelli means “frequenter of churches”.

Pronunciation of Kelli

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Variants

Kellie Kely

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Popularity of the name Kelli

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