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Kelley
Kelley (name) means an Irish surname, a variant spelling of Kelly, derived from a Gaelic word meaning "bright-headed" or "war.". Example: “Kelley works as a nurse at the local hospital.”
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An Irish surname, a variant spelling of Kelly, derived from a Gaelic word meaning "bright-headed" or "war."
"Kelley works as a nurse at the local hospital."
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Kelleys plural
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What does “Kelley” mean?
The word “Kelley” means an Irish surname, a variant spelling of Kelly, derived from a Gaelic word meaning "bright-headed" or "war.".
How do you use “Kelley” in a sentence?
Here is “Kelley” used in a sentence: “Kelley works as a nurse at the local hospital.”
What part of speech is “Kelley”?
“Kelley” is a name.
Is “Kelley” a common word?
“Kelley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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