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Kelv

Boy Name day: December 17 In French: Kelvin
Kelv is a short form of Kelvin: on birth records it is written Kelvin (50,681 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kelvin page.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic. Meaning: Narrow water (river name).
From the River Kelvin in Scotland, of Gaelic origin meaning roughly 'narrow water'; popularized as a given name in honor of Lord Kelvin.

Name day for Kelv

December 17

Why this day? Kelv is a short form of Kelvin, and shares its name day.

Kelv is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on December 17.

The story of the name Kelv

Kelv is a short form of Kelvin. It keeps its origin (Scottish Gaelic) and meaning — narrow water (river name), and shares its name day, December 17.

On birth records, Kelv is rarely written as such: the Kelvs are Kelvins (50,681 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kelvin page.

Frequently asked questions about Kelv

What does Kelv mean?

Kelv is a short form of Kelvin, which means narrow water (river name).

When is Kelv's name day?

December 17, together with Kelvin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Kelv a name in its own right?

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

Kelv's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth45%
  2. Andrea47%
  3. Faith50%
  4. Agnes51%
  5. Terri52%
  6. Barbara52%
  7. Theresa52%
  8. Teresa52%
  9. Roberta53%
  10. Martha53%

Love potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Melody54%
  2. Crystal54%
  3. Destiny54%
  4. Barbara55%
  5. Cassandra55%
  6. Alice55%
  7. Marilyn55%
  8. Autumn56%
  9. Ann57%
  10. Anne57%

Professional potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Heather43%
  2. Autumn43%
  3. Melody45%
  4. Molly45%
  5. Brandy45%
  6. April46%
  7. Phyllis46%
  8. Zoe48%
  9. Kaylee48%
  10. Jennifer48%

Crush potential for Kelv

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes47%
  2. Andrea47%
  3. Constance48%
  4. Connie48%
  5. Roberta48%
  6. Martha48%
  7. Ruth48%
  8. Barbara51%
  9. Norma53%
  10. Hannah56%
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