Kelly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kelly Name at a Glance

Name	Kelly
Meaning	Wood. Surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kelly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kelly means “Wood. Surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kelly Name Origin

Our database records Kelly under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kelly a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kelly is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kelly

When considering Kelly for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.