Kelly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kelly Name at a Glance

Name	Kelly
Meaning	Born on the farm during the spring.
Origin	Teutonic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kelly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kelly means “Born on the farm during the spring”. 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 Teutonic origin. Browse more Teutonic 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.