Kellie
KEH-lee
Popularity
#7062
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
51,088
Peak Year
#2,659 in 1969
First Recorded
1913
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kellie is a variant spelling of Kelly, which is an Irish surname turned given name, derived from 'Ó Ceallaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Ceallach.' Ceallach itself means 'bright-headed' or 'warrior.'
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Kellie Pickler
American country music singer and television personality.
Kellie Martin
American actress.
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