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I think it's ok. I do like the sound of it. I prefer it spelled Kellan, it looks more correct to me, probably because that's the only way I've seen it spelled. It's the name of my cousin's son.

I love it - this reminds me of the Baron Von Swieten's text to Hayden's (The) Creation - and at any spelling, this would still be music to my ears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULnraLsaTyc

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Mit Staunen sieht das Wunderwerk
Der Himmelsbürger frohe Schar,
Und laut ertönt aus ihren Kehlen
Des Schöpfers Lob,
Das Lob des zweiten Tags.

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Und laut ertönt aus ihren Kehlen
Des Schopfers Lob,
Das Lob des zweiten Tags.

This message was edited 12/11/2015, 4:23 PM

To me they are almost two different names. Kelan looks like it could be pronounced Keelan or Kaylan. Kellan is clearly rhymed with the first part of Melanie. So I prefer Kellan, but only because the prn is unambiguous... the two spellings are about equally appealing to me. Kelan looks more masculine and balanced.

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There's a Kellan in my daughter's fourth grade who is quite short in stature and is also the most popular boy in the class, according to her. I think it's a pretty hip name ... like Aidan before it was, you know. Aydens all over.

I prefer the spelling Kellan. It just looks more complete to me. I think it is a very handsome choice for a boy.

It's obviously a legit name but unfortunately, it fits right in with a lot of made up names. I've known both a Cailen (f) and a Kaylan (m) as well as a Kylan (m). I'm not a fan, sorry.

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Also, at first I would pronounce Kelan and Kellan differently (I actually prefer Kellan).

This message was edited 12/12/2015, 12:38 AM

I like it, but not Kellan which I pronounce differently. I like Keelan as well.

I don't like it. I had a student last year called Kelan (KEE-lan). It sounds a bit trashy and nothing to me.

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I would pronounce Kellan differently, rhyming with Ellen.

My nephew is Kellan. I do prefer the spelling Kellan, because Kelan looks feminine and like it should be pronounced kay-lahn.

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I wouldn't use it, but I don't mind it. It's the equivalent of Wyatt - kinda the modern Jason / Justin.