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Kels

Girl In French: Kelsy
Kels is a short form of Kelsey: on birth records it is written Kelsey (153,479 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kelsey page. Also a short form of Kelsie, Kelsi, Kelsea.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Cēol's island, or 'victorious ship'.
Kelsey originates as an English surname from a Lincolnshire place name, possibly 'Cēol's island'; it has no originating figure.

The story of the name Kels

Kels is a short form of Kelsey. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — cēol's island, or 'victorious ship'.

On birth records, Kels is rarely written as such: the Kelss are Kelseys (153,479 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kelsey page. Kels is also a short form of Kelsie, Kelsi, Kelsea.

Frequently asked questions about Kels

What does Kels mean?

Kels is a short form of Kelsey, which means cēol's island, or 'victorious ship'.

When is Kels's name day?

Kels shares Kelsey's name day.

Is Kels a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Kelsey.

Kels's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

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Friendship potential for Kels

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Sean42%
  3. Shane42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. John42%
  6. Jack42%
  7. Roland45%
  8. Herbert46%
  9. Joe48%
  10. Joseph48%

Love potential for Kels

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Johnny45%
  4. Arnold45%
  5. Clayton47%
  6. Max49%
  7. Dylan49%
  8. Owen49%
  9. Dean50%
  10. Jim50%

Professional potential for Kels

Top 10

  1. Chester82%
  2. Abraham81%
  3. John79%
  4. Shane79%
  5. Shawn79%
  6. Sean79%
  7. Jack79%
  8. Juan79%
  9. Paul78%
  10. Frank78%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander42%
  2. Chase42%
  3. Max42%
  4. Damian42%
  5. Caleb42%
  6. Victor42%
  7. Ivan43%
  8. Chad43%
  9. Dean43%
  10. Preston45%

Crush potential for Kels

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert45%
  2. Juan46%
  3. Jack46%
  4. John46%
  5. Shawn46%
  6. Sean46%
  7. Shane46%
  8. Roland49%
  9. Karl51%
  10. Abraham51%
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