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Keeley, Keely

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hazeleyes94 · 27/11/2022 17:15

Thoughts on Keeley or Keely?

Which spelling looks correct to you?

Is it boring or dated? DH and I seem to always go for names many people consider dated.

Is it better than Kayleigh?

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JogOnNed · 27/11/2022 17:43

The same people who turn their nose up at that name probably are those that opt for the very sickly-sweet and unoriginal Aurelia/Olivia/Sophia/Aurora names.

JogOnNed · 27/11/2022 17:42

Keeley.

I like it, had a friend named that in the 90's. Never known it associated with certain people and I haven't heard it that often.

Sarahcoggles · 27/11/2022 17:41

Ramble0n · 27/11/2022 17:20

I love the name Keeley.

Be warned though, MN with deem it common, dated and chavvy.

Yes, it is all 3!

JamSandle · 27/11/2022 17:27

Keeley.
Reminds me of Keeley Hawes who is a very classy and beautiful lady!

Also really like Kayleigh. It's soft and pretty and means dance in Irish.

IntentionalError · 27/11/2022 17:25

Keeley sounds like a beautician from Essex.

NuffSaidSam · 27/11/2022 17:23

Definitely Keeley.

I don't think it's as dated as Kayleigh or other names of the same era because it was never super popular.

I think it's quite nice.

Ramble0n · 27/11/2022 17:20

I love the name Keeley.

Be warned though, MN with deem it common, dated and chavvy.

LadyMarmaladeAtkins · 27/11/2022 17:20

Keeley. Like Keeley Hawes. Much better than Kayleigh which is extremely dated and has class-based connotations rightly or wrongly.

kjv1234 · 27/11/2022 17:18

Definitely Keeley. Personally think it's a great name 😄

garlictwist · 27/11/2022 17:15

It sounds like a hairdresser in an 80s soap.