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Meaning & Origins
Variant of Molly, established as an independent given name since the 18th century. The reason for the interchange of M- and P- is not clear; compare Peg.
| 1,018th 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
Pollie, Polli, Polley, Polla, Poll, Pollye, Pollee, Pollo, Pollu, Pollya
Kelley, Keller, Kellogg, Kelleher, Kellum, Kell, Kellar, Kellner, Kellam, Keel
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