Kelly
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kelly
Historical Forms
- Chenleia 1086 DB(Exon)
- Chenleie
- Chelli 1166 RBE
- Kelli 1219 Ass 1391 Exon
- Kelle juxta Bradiston 1346 Ass
- Kellegh 1428 FA
- Killi 1219 Ass
Etymology
The DB form is exceptional and may probably be disregarded.If so, the name is clearly of Celtic origin corresponding to Co celli , 'wood, grove,' common in Cornish place-names (Pengelly, Killigrew, etc.). There is still a fair amount of woodland in the parish.