What does KELLY mean?

Parts of Speech

Kelly is a noun and a proper noun.

Definitions

Kelly refers to a persons name, typically a first or last name. It can also refer to a shade of green, known as "kelly green."

Pronunciations

US: /ˈkɛli/

UK: /ˈkɛli/

Origin and Usage

The name Kelly is of Irish origin and means "warrior" or "fighter." It is a common first and last name in English-speaking countries. The color "kelly green" is named after the shade of green used in the uniforms of the Kelly Green Giants, a professional American football team that played in the 1930s.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for the name Kelly.

Related Words

belly, jelly, kelpy, skell, skelp

Example Sentences

• Kelly is going to the store to buy groceries.
• Her last name is Kelly.
• The teams uniforms are kelly green.