Kellie

Irish

"war"

Kellie Origin and Meaning

The name Kellie is a girl's name.

Kellie is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Kelly' which means 'warrior' or 'bright-headed.' It emerged as a standalone first name in the mid-20th century, gaining popularity in the 1960s and 1970s in English-speaking countries. This cheerful variation of Kelly offers a slightly more feminine spelling with the '-ie' ending. Kellie reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s but has gradually declined since then. It carries connotations of strength and brightness while maintaining a friendly, approachable quality. The name remains recognizable but is now less common for newborns, giving it a distinctive quality for those who bear it.

Kellie Rank in US Top 1000

# 941 in the US

Famous People Named Kellie

• Kellie Noelle Martin American actress
• Kellie Dawn Pickler American country music singer
• Kellie Denise Bright British actress
• (Khristinn) Kellie Leitch Canadian MP and Minister of Labour
• Kellie Maloney (born Francis "Frank" Maloney) British boxing manager
• Kellie Skater ring name of Callee Keating, Australian pro wrestler
• Kellie Coffey American country music singer
• Kellie Lynn Crawford (nee Hoggart) Australian singer, children's presenter and TV personality, former member of children's group Hi,5
• Kellie Waymire American actress, appeared on Star Trek: Enterprise

The name Kellie in Pop Culture

• Kellie Frost character from movie "8 Seconds"