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Meaning & Origins
Anglicized form of Eibhlín. This name became very popular in many parts of the English-speaking world in the early part of the 20th century.
| 320th in the U.S. for 2011 |
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ceallaigh ‘descendant of Ceallach’, an ancient Irish personal name, originally a byname meaning ‘bright-headed’, later understood as ‘frequenting churches’ (Irish ceall). There are several early Irish saints who bore this name. Kelly is now the most common of all Irish family names in Ireland.
| 68th in the U.S. for 2011 |
Nicknames & variations
Eileene, Eilene, Eilen, Eilean, Eileena, Eilena, Eilenn, Eilein, Eileenn, Eileem
Kelley, Keller, Kellogg, Kelleher, Kellum, Kell, Kellar, Kellner, Kellam, Keel
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