Kelle

Kelle is a term that may refer to a given name or surname, as well as to a German common noun and, occasionally, to place-name usages. In onomastic contexts, Kelle is less common than more widely used variants such as Kelley or Kelly, and it can appear as an independent name or as a shortened form in some families. The exact origin of Kelle as a name varies by region, and in many cases it is treated as a distinct spelling rather than a direct variant of another name.

As a given name or surname, Kelle occurs in diverse cultural contexts, often without a single authoritative origin. It may be used across different languages and can reflect family naming traditions rather than a fixed meaning.

In German, Kelle is a common noun meaning ladle or scoop used for serving soups and other dishes. It appears in compound terms such as Suppenkelle (soup ladle) and is part of everyday kitchen vocabulary.

Geographically, Kelle is not widely recorded as a major place name. Any toponyms bearing the name tend to be small, obscure localities or historic references rather than widely recognized towns or cities.

Related spellings and names include Kelley, Kelly, Kellie, and Kella, which may share roots in English or other language traditions. The use of Kelle in personal names can reflect family choice, cultural blending, or transliteration practices.