Kellie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kellie

What is the meaning of the name Kellie ?

The baby name Kellie is a unisex name 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEL-ee.

Kellie is Gaelic, Irish in Origin.

Kellie is a name that has been used for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly used as a feminine name. The name Kellie is of Irish origin and means "warrior" or "defender". It is a variant of the name Kelly, which is derived from the Gaelic name O'Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach".

The name Kellie has been in use since the 19th century, but it did not become popular until the mid-20th century. It gained popularity in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, and it has remained a popular name for girls ever since. The name has also been used for boys, but it is much less common.

The pronunciation of Kellie is KEL-ee. The name is made up of two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is spelled with two L's and an IE at the end. The components of the name, Kelly and Kell, both have the same meaning of "warrior" or "defender". The name Kellie is a modern and unique spelling of the name Kelly, which has been in use for centuries.