Someone here suggested [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] as an alternative to [name_f]Kailey[/name_f], which I love. [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] is really growing on me.
Some questions:
- Would you spell it [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] or [name_u]Keely[/name_u] and why?
- What kind of images, colors, impressions do you get from the name?
- [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] better than [name_f]Kailey[/name_f]? Why (not)?
- Any more names you can think of that are similar and that I might like?
Thank you!
[name_u]Keeley[/name_u] is one of my favorite names ever. I’ve loved it since I heard it on [name_u]Phil[/name_u] of the [name_u]Future[/name_u] when I was a kid. I think I prefer the spelling [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] but [name_u]Keely[/name_u] isn’t bad either. I definitely like it a lot better than [name_f]Kailey[/name_f]. [name_f]Kailey[/name_f] is just overused and a bit dated in my opinion. It was one of the most popular names for people around my age so I’d be pretty surprised to hear of a baby [name_f]Kailey[/name_f] now. Another name you might like if you’re a fan of [name_f]Kailey[/name_f] but want a more modern/less popular spin on it is [name_f]Maelie[/name_f].
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I would spell it [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] , because it looks weird spelt [name_u]Keely[/name_u]
Like a [name_u]Green[/name_u] emerald colour
I think i prefer [name_f]Kaylee[/name_f] because its underused
Kelsey,Kesley,Kelly,Haylee
[name_u]Keeley[/name_u] means beautiful whihc is nice
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I love Keeley!! As above, I heard it on [name_u]Phil[/name_u] of the [name_u]Future[/name_u] and thought it was the coolest girl name ever.
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I kind of prefer [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] but don’t feel strongly about the spelling.
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Bubbly, bright, happy, sunshine, girl next door/best friend
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Tons more than [name_f]Kailey[/name_f]. [name_f]Kailey[/name_f] isn’t bad by any means- I love it, too- but I’ve heard it a lot over the years.
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Hmmm….I know of a [name_u]Keelin[/name_u]. Not sure if that’s how she spelled it (it was a friend of a friend) but it is a different spin on the name.
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I think [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] is spirited, fun, and would age nicely (especially from childhood to adulthood - a wee bit hardes to picture on a newborn or elderly woman, but I can see it).
- I’d spell it [name_u]Keeley[/name_u]. That’s the only way I’ve ever seen it!
- She’s a sunny, spunky name. I picture a smile and a yellow sun.
- I think she’s absolutely more exciting, special, and interesting than is [name_f]Kailey[/name_f], which feels quite dated and heavily used.
- Similar names: [name_f]Kirrily[/name_f], [name_u]Corrin[/name_u], [name_f]Kinneret[/name_f], [name_m]Kipper[/name_m], [name_u]Kit[/name_u], [name_f]Coralie[/name_f], [name_f]Kylie[/name_f], [name_f]Kaia[/name_f], [name_u]Keaton[/name_u], [name_u]Kieran[/name_u], [name_f]Clover[/name_f], [name_u]Cailin[/name_u], Kitsey, [name_f]Keira[/name_f], Kemmer, and Keilty (KEEL-tee). I went to school with girls named Kemmer and a Keilty who were lovely, and their names are so cool!
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1) Would you spell it [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] or [name_u]Keely[/name_u] and why?
[name_u]Keeley[/name_u] - I like that extra E and it just looks more complete to me.
2) What kind of images, colors, impressions do you get from the name?
[name_u]Green[/name_u], velvet, purples
3) [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] better than [name_f]Kailey[/name_f]? Why (not)?
I do - it has a fresher, more distinctive feel and I like that ee sound. Also, there’s a spelling for it that I like, which I don’t have for [name_f]Kailey[/name_f]
4) Any more names you can think of that are similar and that I might like?
Maybe…
Keedie
[name_u]Seeley[/name_u]
[name_u]Kyrie[/name_u]
[name_u]Kelsey[/name_u]
Kallie/Callie
[name_u]Kitty[/name_u]
[name_u]Clarke[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassie[/name_f]
[name_u]Carey[/name_u]
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Keeley has been one of my favorite names for a long time! I also original encountered it on Phil of the Future. 
So glad to see it getting some love here!
I go back and forth on Keeley vs. Keely and I think I like both equally. I think Keely was the PotF spelling but I’m a sucker for -ley endings. I usually just choose whichever looks better to me in the combo I make.
I get early 2000s, glitzy, fun, long blonde hair, big smile, tomboy, emerald green and pink vibes from Keeley.
I much prefer Keeley to Kailey. Kailey is okay, but not as distinct and also feels much more tied to a specific generation.
Some other names that might remind you of Kailey / Keeley:
Keetin / Keaton
Keelyn
Kelsey / Kelsea
Kimberley
Kori
Karli / Karly
Kina
Cealey
Kellyn / Kellen
Calla
Kasey / Kaycee
Kari
Karine
Kairi
Krista
Kimber
Kassie / Kassia
Karis / Carys
Karissa
Kellyann
Kami
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I really like [name_u]Keeley[/name_u]! I think I’d spell it with the extra e to distinguish it more from [name_u]Kelly[/name_u].
I definitely like it more than [name_f]Kailey[/name_f], which sounds sort of childish to me. [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] is youthful, not childish. I like the strong Celtic sound.
Reminds me of the similar [name_u]Keegan[/name_u].
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Would you spell it [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] or [name_u]Keely[/name_u] and why?
I have a slight preference for [name_u]Keeley[/name_u]. In general, I tend to like an ‘ey’ or ‘ie’ ending over ‘y’ on its own. In Keeley’s case, I like the look of an E either side of the L 
What kind of images, colors, impressions do you get from the name?
[name_u]Keeley[/name_u] is a pinky purple name to me, as I have synaesthesia and see letters in colours - K is deep pink/violet.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] better than [name_f]Kailey[/name_f]? Why (not)?
I like [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] more than [name_f]Kailey[/name_f] and the main reason is that I’ve heard [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] less often, so it feels more interesting, unique. [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] has fun, spunky vibes, whereas [name_f]Kailey[/name_f] feels softer, even though I’ve known all types of Kaileys! I suppose I’m going off the sounds of the name - spirited E’s vs chilled A’s?
Other suggestions -
[name_u]Kelsey[/name_u], [name_u]Seeley[/name_u], [name_u]Kelby[/name_u], [name_u]Shelby[/name_u], [name_u]Shelley[/name_u], [name_f]Layla[/name_f], [name_f]Chloe[/name_f], [name_f]Cassie[/name_f], [name_u]Kerry[/name_u], [name_f]Carly[/name_f], [name_f]Cambry[/name_f], [name_f]Kimber[/name_f], [name_f]Katya[/name_f], [name_u]Kitty[/name_u], [name_f]Kizzy[/name_f].
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I love [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] and that is how I would spell it.
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I’d spell it [name_u]Keeley[/name_u]. [name_f]My[/name_f] only real association is the actress [name_u]Keeley[/name_u] [name_m]Hawes[/name_m]!
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I was literally just thinking about this show the other day! I still remember the theme song 
I also immediately think of this show when I hear Keeley. It’s a really cute name and I feel like it’s a little spunkier and rarer than Kailey.
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i would spell it keeley!! my dad has told me he knew a kee|ey p1p3r (first & middle) when he was in college, and i honestly love it (and he did too, he’s probably the second-most namenerdy person in my family)!!
I prefer to spell it [name_u]Keely[/name_u]. I get a dusty red colour from it, I picture outback Australia. I prefer [name_u]Keely[/name_u] / [name_u]Kelley[/name_u] over [name_f]Kailey[/name_f], [name_f]Kailey[/name_f] feels more trendy and a bit dated.
That’s not a bad thing, though, I mean my name is super popular with human children AND dogs lol. But it feels very 90s to me. In a way that’s kind of fun and retro and ready to come back, unlike some others that just feel dated. It’s a little spunky, which I like. It also feels very summery.