Kelly (surname)

Kelly
Pronunciation/ˈkɛli/
Language(s)English
Origin
Language(s)Irish, English
Other names
See alsoKelly (given name)
O'Kelly

Kelly or O'Kelly is a surname of Irish origin. It derives from the Kings of Uí Maine. The name is a partially anglicised version of older Irish names and has numerous origins, most notably from the Ui Maine. In some cases it is derived from toponyms located in Ireland and Great Britain; in other cases it is derived from patronyms in the Irish language.

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