Warrior; Germanic origin meaning "fighter" or "soldier"
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Kelli is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Warrior; Germanic origin meaning "fighter" or "soldier"". Listed origin: Irish.
KEL-ee
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Kelli is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Warrior; Germanic origin meaning "fighter" or "soldier"". Listed origin: Irish.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KEL-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kelli. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Kel. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Kelli Rose, Kelli Grace, Kelli Marie, Kelli Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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