Pronunciation | /ˈkɛli/ |
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Language(s) | English |
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Language(s) | Irish, English |
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See also | Kelly (given name) O'Kelly |
Kelly is a surname of Irish origin. The name is a partially anglicised version of older Irish names and has numerous origins, most notably from the Ui Maine. In some cases it is derived from toponyms located in Ireland and Great Britain; in other cases it is derived from patronyms in the Irish language.