Descendant of Ceallach, an old Irish name traditionally read as 'bright-headed'. It is the 74th most common surname in the United States (2010 Census count). Below: where the name comes from, and an original Kelly crest you can have made into a blanket or rug with your own line of text.
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Irish: anglicized form of Ó Ceallaigh (or Mac Ceallaigh) 'descendant (or son) of Ceallach'. It is the most common surname in Ireland when variants are included. Separate Scottish origins are place names (Kelly near Arbroath, Kellie in Fife) and an English origin is Kelly in Devon, from Celtic words for 'wood, grove'.
Spellings and related forms: Kelley, O'Kelly, Kellie, Ó Ceallaigh, Mac Ceallaigh.
Ceallach is traditionally read as "bright-headed", though some scholars read it as "frequenting churches". The sun follows the traditional reading.
Most surnames have no single "family crest". In heraldry, a coat of arms belonged to one person and passed down one line of descent. Sites that sell "the Kelly coat of arms" usually show the arms of one historic family that shared the name. Ours is different on purpose: an original design built from what the name means, which any Kelly can own honestly.
| Product | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Velveteen blanket | 30 × 40 in | $59 |
| Velveteen blanket | 50 × 60 in | $75 |
| Velveteen blanket | 60 × 80 in | $89 |
| Area rug | 24 × 36 in | $95 |
| Area rug | 36 × 60 in | $130 |
| Area rug | 48 × 72 in | $170 |
Blankets: soft velveteen plush (100% polyester), printed on one side; may run up to 3 in. short of the listed size. Rugs: polyester chenille with hemmed edges and a coated backing, for indoor use. Both are printed in the USA (Georgia and North Carolina).
No. Coats of arms were granted to individual people, not to everyone who shares a surname, so there is no single Kelly coat of arms that every Kelly can claim. This crest is our own original design. The shield shows a sunburst, chosen from the meaning of the name.
Yes. The family name is always Kelly. Type your own line underneath: a year, first names or a place. Leave it empty if you want the name alone.
Yes. We email you a proof of your exact artwork before anything is printed. Nothing goes to production until you approve it.
Each piece is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes up to 10 business days, then a few days in the mail, so allow 2 to 3 weeks. US shipping is free. Ordering for a date? Order early.
Tell us within 30 days with a photo and we reprint it at no charge. Because every piece carries your name, we cannot take back an item that arrived as approved.
Name meanings come from the sources above, checked 2026-10. Where scholars disagree, we say so.
