Kelly Field

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kelly Field — war, strife
439K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kelly Field is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Kelly is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. Kelly is a unisex given name derived from an Anglicized version of the Irish masculine name Ceallach or a transferred use of the Irish surname O'Ceallaigh. O'Ceallaigh, which means "descendant of Ceallach", was Anglicized as Kelly or O'Kelly; the meaning of the personal name Ceallach is uncertain. It could mean "bright-headed," or "strife" or "monastery church" in Irish. As a name of Irish origin, the Kelly surname is partially an anglicised version of older Irish names, especially Ó Ceallaigh, though the name Kelly is also present to a lesser extent in other Celtic cultures. The surname Field: Amod Field (born 1967), American football player Andy Field (academic) (born 1973), professor of psychology at the University of Sussex Andy Field (blogger) (born 1983), British theatremaker, blogger, curator and academic Anthony Field (born 1963), Australian musician Ashley Field (born 1989), American basketball player Bradda Field (1893–1957), Canadian–British novelist Cyrus West Field (1819–1892), American businessman and financier, responsible for the first Transatlantic Cable Dick Field, Canadian politician Edwin Field (1872–1947), English rugby and cricket player Edwin Wilkins Field (180. Kelly is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 439K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kelly reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kelly

Meaning: war, strife

Celtic

Kelly is a unisex given name derived from an Anglicized version of the Irish masculine name Ceallach or a transferred use of the Irish surname O'Ceallaigh. O'Ceallaigh, which means "descendant of Ceallach", was Anglicized as Kelly or O'Kelly; the meaning of the personal name Ceallach is uncertain. It could mean "bright-headed," or "strife" or "monastery church" in Irish. As a name of Irish origin, the Kelly surname is partially an anglicised version of older Irish names, especially Ó Ceallaigh, though the name Kelly is also present to a lesser extent in other Celtic cultures.

Surname: Field

English

Amod Field (born 1967), American football player Andy Field (academic) (born 1973), professor of psychology at the University of Sussex Andy Field (blogger) (born 1983), British theatremaker, blogger, curator and academic Anthony Field (born 1963), Australian musician Ashley Field (born 1989), American basketball player Bradda Field (1893–1957), Canadian–British novelist Cyrus West Field (1819–1892), American businessman and financier, responsible for the first Transatlantic Cable Dick Field, Canadian politician Edwin Field (1872–1947), English rugby and cricket player Edwin Wilkins Field (180.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kelly is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kelly by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kelly Field

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kelly Field:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kelly?
The first name Kelly originates from Celtic. Kelly is a unisex given name derived from an Anglicized version of the Irish masculine name Ceallach or a transferred use of the Irish surname O'Ceallaigh. O'Ceallaigh, which means "descendant of Ceallach", was Anglicized as Kelly or O'Kelly; the meaning of the personal name Ceallach is uncertain. It could mean "bright-headed," or "strife" or "monastery church" in Irish. As a name of Irish origin, the Kelly surname is partially an anglicised version of older Irish names, especially Ó Ceallaigh, though the name Kelly is also present to a lesser extent in other Celtic cultures.
When was Kelly most popular?
The name Kelly reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Field?
The surname Field originates from English. Amod Field (born 1967), American football player Andy Field (academic) (born 1973), professor of psychology at the University of Sussex Andy Field (blogger) (born 1983), British theatremaker, blogger, curator and academic Anthony Field (born 1963), Australian musician Ashley Field (born 1989), American basketball player Bradda Field (1893–1957), Canadian–British novelist Cyrus West Field (1819–1892), American businessman and financier, responsible for the first Transatlantic Cable Dick Field, Canadian politician Edwin Field (1872–1947), English rugby and cricket player Edwin Wilkins Field (180.
What are the origins of the name Kelly Field?
The name Kelly Field combines two different traditions: the first name Kelly has Celtic roots, while the surname Field originates from English.
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