Noun kelly has 3 senses
- Kelly, Emmett Kelly, Weary Willie - United States circus clown (1898-1979)
--1 is a kind of clown, buffoon, merry andrew
- Kelly, Grace Kelly, Grace Patricia Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco - United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
--2 is a kind of actress
- Kelly, Gene Kelly, Eugene Curran Kelly - United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)
--3 is a kind of dancer, professional dancer; actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player
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