List of Gaelic Baby Names Meanings Starting with K

Kelley

The Irish name Kelley has a long Gaelic heritage to its credit. The original Gaelic form of the name Kelley is O Ceallaigh or Mac Ceallaigh. These names denote descendants of Ceallach. This personal name may be derived from the word "ceallach," which means "strife."

Meaning: A warrior / one who defends Origin: Gaelic

Kelly

(KEL-ee)

Kelly Name Meaning. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ceallaigh 'descendant of Ceallach', an ancient Irish personal name, originally a byname meaning 'bright-headed', later understood as 'frequenting churches' (Irish ceall).

Meaning: Signifies pasture by the spring Origin: Gaelic

Kelsea

The meaning of the name “Kelsea” is: “Island of the ships”. Categories: Celtic Names, Gaelic Names, Unisex Names.

Meaning: A form of kelsey Origin: Celtic, Gaelic

Kelwin

Celtic Meaning: The name Kelwin is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Kelwin is: From the narrow river.

Meaning: Friend from the ridge Origin: Celtic, Gaelic

Ken

The name Ken is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Ken is: Handsome. Root of the surname MacKenzie. Famous Bearer: Kenneth Grahame (1859- 1932), author of The Wind in the Willows.

Meaning: Born of fire Origin: Gaelic

Kendal

English Meaning: The name Kendal is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kendal is: Royal valley. Derived from a place name and surname 'Cumbrian', which means 'Valley of the River Kent'.

Meaning: A form of kendall Origin: Gaelic

Kendall

(KEN-dahl)

The name Kendall is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kendall is: Royal valley. Derived from a place name and surname 'Cumbrian', which means 'Valley of the River Kent'.

Meaning: Valley of kent Origin: Gaelic

Kendrick

(KEN-drik)

Kendrick is a surname which may originate from: The Welsh word Cynwrig meaning "greatest champion", or. The Anglo-Saxon word Cyneric meaning "family ruler". The Highland Scots surname Machendrie, frequently anglicized into Kendrick and MacKendrick.

Meaning: A royal ruler / the champion Origin: Gaelic

Kenley

(KEHN-lee)

The name Kenley is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Kenley is: From the king's meadow.

Meaning: From the king Origin: Gaelic

Kenna

(KEN-na)

Kenna is most commonly considered the feminine form of Kenneth, a name Scottish in origin and derived from one of two etymological sources – either the Gaelic Cináed (meaning “born of fire”) or Coinneach (meaning “handsome one”). Take your pick; they're both great meanings.

Meaning: Handsome Origin: Gaelic