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Kellis

KEL-iss

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

215

Peak Year

#16 in 2007

First Recorded

1918

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A surname of Irish origin, possibly derived from 'Ceallach', meaning 'bright-headed'. Evokes intelligence.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

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Spelling Variations

Similar Names

Cullen Finley Callan Riley

Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeDeterminedIndependent

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