Why Kelly Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Kelly” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Kelly” is of Irish origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Yllek.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Elykl.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Kelly
The true meaning of ‘Kelly’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Kelly is a name that infers you are compromising, passive, and more likely to follow than to lead type of person. You prefer to be in the background rather than up front and center. You are sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, and a team player. You can easily understand the emotions and thoughts of other people.
Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.
When people hear the name Kelly, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.
You are an enlightened one who relies on your gut to make decisions. Does the phrase “a force to be reckoned with” rings a bell? You have the power of concentration and good memories. Try to avoid situations that could trigger your edginess. You can write with high artistic qualities.
Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.
Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream
Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone
Lucky day(s): Monday
Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber
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Hey Kelly! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Unscramble words KELLY. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Kelly Popular?
“Kelly” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Illinois as reported in the 1955 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 18 babies in Illinois have the same name as you in 1955. A total of 1,788 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1977 with a total of 18,235 babies. That’s a lot of baby Kellys.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Kelly” was recorded 553,154 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Kellys to occupy the country of Maldives with an estimated population of 451,738.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1959 with a rank of #74 nationwide and was registered 6,379 times as a baby girl’s name. Kelly became a popular girl’s name in the state of Delaware in the year 1978. It ranked #2 with 80 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1963 in the state of California with 1,572 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of New Jersey for 47 years from 1960 to 2007 (may not be consecutive).
For the past three decades (1989 to 2018), the name “Kelly” was recorded 100,281 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
Kelly, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.
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