Meet the Kelly coat-of-arms

The Kelly coat-of-arms

Did you know that the Irish Rose has been gathering Irish coat-of-arms history for over 25 years? We're working on getting more Irish surname information on our website. It's amazing what you can learn about your family by learning about your name.

Take the Kellys, for example. Kelly is a well-known Irish name, but as a place name, it's found in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. We've put together a long list of famous Kellys; take a look!

The symbols in the Kelly coat-of-arms include a crown, a tower, lions rampant, chains, and a spear. The crown symbolizes regal or senior authority. The tower represents grandeur or wealth. The lions are warrior animals and the chains they climb signify honor. The spear indicates a readiness for battle. The blue background is the color of strength and loyalty, and the silver illustrates strength and loyalty. The Kellys are an old, strong family and the 2nd largest name in Ireland.