If your last name is Kelly, you’re in luck – you’ve got one of the easiest last names to rhyme with!
Belly, jelly, smelly…
But if you’re looking to name your new baby, a rhyme might not be exactly what you’re going for.
Have no fear! There are lots of great names to choose from and we’ve already whittled down many of them for you.
Without any further ado, here are some of the best first names for a boy or girl that go with the last name Kelly.
I’ve compiled these from baby name databases, parent discussion forums, and other sources, then whittled them down to the ones I personally think sound the best.
Hope it helps!
25 Girl First Names That Go with Kelly
Let’s keep it short and get right into the list!
A lot of these come from real parents named Kelly. I’ve also thrown in a few of my own favorites just to beef up the list. Let’s go!
- Ava Kelly
- Charlotte Kelly
- Emily Kelly
- Grace Kelly
- Isabella Kelly
- Lily Kelly
- Madeline Kelly
- Olivia Kelly
- Sophia Kelly
- Victoria Kelly
- Abigail Kelly
- Audrey Kelly
- Brianna Kelly
- Cassidy Kelly
- Delaney Kelly
- Fiona Kelly
- Genevieve Kelly
- Harper Kelly
- Juliette Kelly
- Kiera Kelly
- Lila Kelly
- Mackenzie Kelly
- Nora Kelly
- Penelope Kelly
- Quinn Kelly
25 Boy First Names That Go with Kelly
- Aidan Kelly
- Benjamin Kelly
- Caleb Kelly
- Declan Kelly
- Ethan Kelly
- Finn Kelly
- Gavin Kelly
- Henry Kelly
- Isaac Kelly
- Jack Kelly
- Liam Kelly
- Mason Kelly
- Nathan Kelly
- Owen Kelly
- Patrick Kelly
- Quinn Kelly
- Ryan Kelly
- Samuel Kelly
- Theodore Kelly
- Ulysses Kelly
- Vincent Kelly
- William Kelly
- Xavier Kelly
- Yosef Kelly
- Zachary Kelly
My favorite names that pair with Kelly would have to be Ava Kelly for a girl and Benjamin Kelly for a boy. Kelly is a really versatile last name that can accommodate both short and long first names!
Meaning of the last name Kelly
The last name Kelly is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name “Ó Ceallaigh,” which means “descendant of Ceallach.” Ceallach was a given name that meant “bright-headed” or “war-like.”
The name Kelly is also associated with the colors of Ireland, as “kelly green” is a shade of green that is often associated with the country. Today, the name Kelly is found all over the world and is a popular surname in Ireland, the United States, and Canada.
There are only a few famous Kellys, but they include some heavy hitters like Grace Kelly and the astronaut Richard Kelly.
Wrapping Up
Need more help?
Search around on some discussion forums like Babycenter or Nameberry and you’ll definitely find discussions on this exact topic. You can start a new thread and get some fresh input, if you’re up to it!
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You can also read more first name last name matcher guides like Carter, Cooper, Johnson, and Lee here.
Hope this helps!