Unisex name commonly used by females more than males like other names ASHLEY and LESLIE and KIMBERLY and SHANNON and ANDREA etc... famous known male Kelly is KELLY BROWN the Scottish Rugby Player so far... it's popular but not as common as Elizabeth and Emma and Emily and Sarah etc, but this name has great meanings like bright headed and lively and warrior etc.
I love, love the name Kelly for a girl! It’s very cute and pretty. I’m surprised that this name isn’t more popular nowadays; especially, with names like Ellie becoming popular.
Kelly isn't my first name, but my last and I think it goes perfect with my first name...Shawna Kelly Like I've said before you don't have to like the name, just remember it!
Well, thanks everyone for the interesting read this morning, I took notes. My Name is Kelly Kaye 1975 of May 22 and my last name also starts with the letter "K". My daddy named me and I was always his little KellyK. I am 5'7" with long brown hair and brown eyes. I was married for 16 years had two beautiful kids- guess what my last name was then lol yep started with a "K" lol no joke so when I divorced in 2016 the only thing I wanted more of course then anything was first my kids happy and for my father's name to be given back to me so back to my maiden name I went, lol, still the same initials KKK. Now my dad nor have I ever once thought of being racist. I love all living things with a soul for the good, I see no difference in what a being looks like, the inside counts first, period. I have been called Kel-bel kinda cute mostly called Kell or KellyK and KK especially KellyK when I was in trouble or said out loud what I thought lol outspoken so to speak I would get the KeLLLYKAaaaaaaye... I can hear my mom still to this day, so yes! I am Irish coming from my dad's side of me lol family Grandmother MaryLou maiden name Clark. I am totally proud of my name but have become bored with it and admire others more sometimes with names like Johannah and Mahlon pronounced like (MAY-Lyn) for siblings I'm kinda like I'm KellyK have a wonderful but kickass life to whom may peace surround all good and wake us up before we are consumed by the few evilelite. "Be kind to yourself & all others".
This is an awful name, my own personal opinion. I’ve known a few females with the name Kelly and they have all enjoyed wrecking homes. Not a name I would use. Feel like the name is a bad omen.
Man, I love Kelly. It reminds me of a jelly bean and Kelly Rowland plus in England there is a Confectionery company called Rowntrees so I think the Kelly Jelly Bean Rowland Rowntrees thing causes me to associate the name Kelly with yummy sweets :)!
Meh. It's OK on a boy, but on a girl it sounds dated and reminds me of the 1980s. I prefer Ellie.
― Anonymous User 7/5/2021
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It’s a nice enough name, and I definitely don’t mind seeing it on other people, but for me unfortunately I think the possible connection to war (look up ceallach, it’s linked to in this name’s description) lets it down.
Kelly is one of the most best names ever and she deserves to live on. When she dies she can become a Skelly.
― Anonymous User 1/30/2021
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Honestly, just boring. It's a name for male, for female, also used as surname, probably also many animals have this name, little bit annoying and really nothing much good about it. There is just no strong sound in it. Boring.
This is my name and I'm a girl. I think it could be used for both boys and girls but I think it is a little better for girls. I have known one boy and one girl with my name. I really like my name. It's not too common and I've never had problems with it.
This is my name, at least the first half. (Shout out to any other hyphenated name girls out there!) I like it, especially growing up in the nineties, but now it just seems outdated. I would go by my second name, June, except I can't because it's my best friend's name. Overall, great name for a little girl but not as good on a grown woman.
Kelly is outgoing, spunky, warm & ALWAYS is the center of attention. On the outside she seams as if she has it all, looks, confidence, wealth, friends etc when in reality she struggles constantly with insecurity about her looks & has strong body image issues. She cares more than most about what people think of her. She is definitely a people pleaser & works tirelessly to make sure she is liked by you, even if she doesn’t like you. Kelly will be one of the most loyal people you know if she loves you, you could do almost anything to hurt her & she will stand by you.
― Anonymous User 4/24/2020
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Kelly is one of those awful 70s names. It's not terrible for boys, but I don't like it much at all.
― Anonymous User 3/5/2020
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Kelly and Kelsey have the same effect: they are both ugly. Kelly in particular even borders on vulgar, pronunciation is too close to kill. It also reminds me of Kellog's cereal flakes.
― Anonymous User 1/22/2020
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The name has grown on me since the last time I commented! Kelly is a cute, fun-sounding name. It's hard to imagine an old woman named Kelly though.
― Anonymous User 12/1/2019
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Most names that are used on females a lot used to be unisex.
I really like Kelly on a girl. I guess people in the States or other English-speaking countries might often find it boring since it was so often used in the last century, but not here, and I like it. Not love, it's a little too modern for my style, but definitely like. I don't mind Kelly on a guy, though I don't know any, and maybe that's because it seems a little strange to me despite that's how it's been used traditionally, it's a little hard for me to imagine a guy named Kelly, same as it's hard for me to imagine a woman with this name above 50. This is a cute name, even though to me it sounds a little bit nickname-y, but it's sweet and gentle, and very strong, simple and down to earth at the same time. I like that it has Irish origin. I think Kellys are indeed real warriors and fighters, are strong but sweet at the same time, and are really warm women, with lots of charm. I imagine Kelly as an optimist, laughing very often, though if she doesn't like someone she may be very malicious and sarcastic. She is usually popular in her crowd, because of her charming and bubbly personality, but sometimes may feel shy and confused and prefers to follow others rather than be original. She likes being around people. Life is often hard for her but she knows how to thrive despite it. She might seem a bit fickle, shallow and superficial and like she's one of many, but she doesn't lack intelligence and has her heart in the right place, is loving and can stand up for those she loves and protect them like a lioness. Sometimes she's a bit too impulsive and regrets it later, and tends to have mood swings. I imagine a Kelly as someone between like 13 up to 45-year-old, with long, wavy, dark brown hair, medium complexion and green eyes, or as a red-head with dark blue eyes, she's agile and usually fit but feminine-looking. As for a guy named Kelly, I imagine he must be a little awkward, introverted and shy, a bit clumsy and not really communicative. People perceive him as someone horribly boring and often don't understand him, but beneath he's maybe not the most appealing surface he hides a really complex personality and an overactive brain. He's very very geeky and nerdy and knows a lot, but has self-esteem issues and often feels low and apathetic. He often seems like he doesn't care about anything or anyone but it's quite the opposite as in fact he overthinks everything and is quite a pesimist, a bit cynical and even paranoid sometimes. He has a bit sarcastic and grotesque sense of humour but not everyone knows about it and few actually understand it. He's a bit stiff in relationships and fears intimacy but he shows his attachment to people by what he does rather than says. He's generally not too talkative and can spend hours not talking to anyone. I imagine a male Kelly in his late thirties to early fifties, a bit overweight, with brown/grayish/dark blonde hair and brown eyes, with a bit unhealthy-looking complexion. Those are just my imaginings so please don't take it too seriously guys, I'm not saying all girls and guys named Kelly are like I said, I only know one girl named Kelly in person and while she's quite similar to my description, she's not exactly like this as there are different factors that shape us the way we are, not just names definitely.
My name is Kelly. I was named after Kelly from Beverly Hills 9.0.20 it's a cute name I think it's funny when I see a guy named it though no offense but it's cool because it means Warrior.
I hate Kelly on a girl. Unfortunately here there is a brend of shoes for children called 'Lelli Kelly'. As many shoes of that type they are so cutesy, full of glitters and with quite kitschy patterns... and pink everywhere. I prefer Kelly on a boy.
My mother named me Heather. But my father changed my name. He named me after a new girlfriend. I am no Heather, my sister is. But not me, I am nice & mean. I am a Kelly. I am war like. I have had a tough life. Warrior is a fitting name for me. But I am a loving & forgiving person. When I meet a male named Kelly, it is just not the same as another female. I do work with a male Kelly. He is weird. I think this is a female name.
My name is Kelly. As a young girl I loved the name given me. As I matured, I liked the name less and less. I actually thought about changing my name to something else, until I found out about the Book of Kell's in Ireland. I was fascinated by the Irish History of the name, afterwards.
I've always loved the name Kelly - as a girl's name and a last name. It has Irish connotations - like a bright, beautiful green. And it sounds like the name of a cool, fun, friendly girl. I had a beloved teacher with the last name Kelly, and that must have contributed to my positive impressions of the name. I had a Kelly doll growing up, and she was a nice alternative to Barbie. Kelly is not a name I'd want to give to myself or a kid, though. For one thing, it's very dated - it reached its peak in the 60s-70s. I only remember one girl with this name in all the schools I've attended. Kelly was ranked pretty high for my birth year, but for some reason, there were never many Kellys around me. This name is too ordinary and common to be a real favorite of mine, though. It might go back on the upswing at some time.
It's a beautiful name and I've always liked being a Kelly. Everyone who has met me would say "I love the name Kelly, it sounds like a friendly, fun person" which I am. Boys would always say "when I hear the name 'Kelly', I picture a cute or sexy girl, vivacious and full of life". My parents had Michelle, Melissa and Stephanie as alternate names for me but I am so glad to have been named Kelly. I'm not keen on it being spelled Kellie or Kelli - I don't really like "kreative" name spellings. I haven't known too many Kelly's in my life, which is perfect - it's always been unique but not weird.
Kelly sounds like a fake and trashy name. A garbage name indeed.
― Anonymous User 7/19/2017
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My name is Kelly Maye and I am a 14 year old girl. Even if my name means warrior, I love my name and would never change it, because I think that Kelly is the COOLEST name EVER!
My first name is "Kelly" Proud Irish /Celtic Warrior.. I am Male, 6.2 feet and weigh 250 lbs,. All my life I loved my name, Viking background and more. I studied martial arts all my life, played football for many years and other sports, they all "Feared me when I came running at them in play"... LOL... They chanted my name in the stands and the girls adored me. What can I say? "Mighty Kelly" all my friends and people called me. For men and boys it should be spelled "Kelly" for women and girls it should be "Kelley or Kellie' Very lady like. I know many a wonderful lady named Kelli and good lads named Kelly as well. It was always a boy's name first, then by North American Standards became both male and female. Enough said, great name... be proud if it. I AM...:-) "Kelly's Hero's" great movie "Clint Eastwood" he had no problem with that name. We are wise, humble, caring and strong all in one and typically never boast or ask for anything in return. We love to give and help people in need... all seeing, all knowing and love life and respect in God. We bear more crosses than most people in life could ever imagine and never complain.
― Anonymous User 12/23/2016
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I think this is a weird first name. It's my surname though.
Seeing as I grew up around a man named Kelly, I have always thought of it as more of a male name. It's not totally unsuitable for women and girls, but I always found it to be a little weird sounding on them, if only because I knew the name solely by the man I mentioned. Either way, it's not a bad name. Perhaps a little youthful sounding for my taste, but it's decent for either sex.
My name is Kelly also. I absolutely love my name. My nickname is Kelly Belly. I mainly get called Kel by my family. We are part Italian and I'm part Native American also. Cherokee, Blackfoot, Apache. We are a bunch of southerners also. So Kelly has a twang to it here. I really think that everyone should name their little daughter Kelly or something close to it.
My name is Kelly and I really love this name because it was given to me by my father. I have discovered that anyone named Kelly is sensitive, brilliant, lovely and adventurous... not only that, it is a nice name for all to hear.
― Anonymous User 1/14/2016
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Well I'm a 53yr old female with the name Kelly. I went all through school only knowing one other Kelly. Her name was Kelly Green. My name was Kelly Garrett (played by Jacyln Smith on Charlie's Angels in the 1970's). Personally I always disliked the name. Always wished it was cutesy spelled with just an "i" on the end (Kelli) or "ie" Kellie. Now I don't care. As a child I'd get teased with "Kelly belly" or "smelly Kelly"... hated it. As a teen I was referred to as Charlie's Angel or I'd get sung to with, "Kelly, Kelly, Kelly" from Cheers episode that Woody Harrelson sang to his girlfriend for her birthday. Now I'm married and my last name is Jones. So now I get sung to with "Me and Mrs. Jones"... hate that song. Annoying. Guess you just learn to live with it.
― Anonymous User 8/23/2015
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"Kelly Kelly cotton-belly - kissed the girls and made them smelly!"Was taunted by that phrase all throughout my early childhood - mostly by girls as I remember. Hated the name then - kinda like it now. Was a big hit when traveling in Ireland...
― Anonymous User 7/9/2015
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Ehh it's okay for a girl. But as for a boy's name, probably not a good idea nowadays because they might get made fun of for having a girl's name like they would if they were named Lynn and Madison and other names like that.
― Anonymous User 6/28/2015
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Kelley is my name. I hated it as a child because I thought it was boring/common and I wanted everyone to call me by my middle name, Deanna. The name paired with brown hair and brown eyes - I was just boring all around! I have grown to love it. I am young at heart, sincere, professional, adventurous, and active. I also have an old soul. I love that it means warrior, as I am short (4'11") but have always had the attitude that I was just as big as everyone else and could do anything as well or better than others. When I was a child I often had one or two other girls named Kelly in the same grade (sometimes same class) as me but never spelled Kelley. I would say I used to get irritated with folks misspelling my name (Kelly) but it doesn't bother me anymore (I suppose by age 37 you get used to it). Through the years I have met several women named Kelly and most are active, fun, and adventurous, rarely are they the stereotypical bimbo.
― Anonymous User 4/8/2015
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I am named Kelli. I like the name, it fits me. When I think of the name Kelli, it makes me proud of my Celtic heritage. I also feel like it's a spunky, fun-loving name. Never have I had any bad feelings about the name, I am thankful my parents gave me such a strong name.
Where I live, Kelly is only used for girls. It's a bit... well, tacky, I guess. Apart from that, I like Kelly for a boy, but it's just not usable here.
The name is only good if you spell it correctly. You know, with a y. Think about it: Kelli - skank Kellie - bimbo Kelley - come on, that's just weird Kelly - awesome!It's odd to see this name on a boy. Like naming a boy Taylor, it's just not common anymore and the boy will forever grow up hearing about how he has a girl name.The name is very feminine. I have this name myself and I am very girly so it fits, I guess?My parents always told me that they gave me "a good strong Irish name" and it is! I am very proud of my Irish heritage and the link my name has to it.If you feel this name will fit your daughter, go ahead and name her. Just do her, and me, a favor and spell it right please?!
This is my name and I sort of hate it, no offense to those who like it. I think it sounds way too girly and, for lack of better word, Galinda-fied. I also think it's boring. Kelly sounds like a the type of girl that likes gossiping and doing hair and not caring about school. Just my impression.
― Anonymous User 3/15/2011
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I prefer this name for a boy - it's pretty worn-out as a girl's name.
Kelly is my middle name, and I hate it. It's boring, and extremely girly and cutesy, if you ask me. I also feel that it only fits a young girl-it didn't fit me anymore past the age of nine or ten. I've been teased because it's the name of Barbie's little sister, and having met some unpleasant people who share the name, my impression of the name has been ruined. Even if it's only a middle name, it still makes me cringe.
Personally, I see and favor the name 'Kelly' for a masculine presence, not feminine. Popular culture, however, has deemed men to be unfortunate bearers of said name. I, on the other hand, greatly disagree. Men, be proud of your name! By the way, women tend to like it, if that helps any.For female, I am not very fond of the name, to be frank. Perhaps a nickname, if you must. I much prefer these full-names, feminine, with Kelly as a diminutive (more to be found if you look): - Kelebek - KelilaFor those prospect/expecting parents whom wish to dub Kelly upon a son, but only as far as a nickname, these are my suggestions and individual favorites (though, there are of course more possibilities): - Kelan - Kelvin - Caelach - Killian/Cillian^The above names (male & female) are all able to be found on this website, Behind The Name, for further information.
I think Kelly is a really cute name for a girl, although I wouldn't name my daughter this because I don't LOVE it that much. But you have to admit it is cute ONLY for a girl!
Kelly is my name, I've always hated for many reasons. 1) it's boring 2) it's common, my mom's name is Myra and she always complained that she'd "never find her name on a coffee mug" so she gave all of her kids common names 3) (and most important) all my life people asked "how do you spell your name" (my mom is against alternate spellings so kept the "y") or the spell my name wrong off the bat. Kellie, Kelley, it's annoying.
This is a name I really like only paired with Anne (Kelly-Anne). Kelly is a younger name as Anne is older, so it makes an "in-between" effect. Alone, bah, it isn't really my favorite name.
My name is Kelly and I like my name. However, I really hate when people comment on it being "shallow" because of Barbie's friend Kelly or on characters from TV shows. Just because we share the same name does not mean I am stupid or ditzy. Personally, when I think of the name Kelly, I think of someone who is sporty and fun-loving, because most of the other Kellys I know play sports, although I don't want to stereotype! I also like the name because it reminds me of my Irish heritage.
― Anonymous User 7/22/2008
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My name is Kelly and I'm actually not very fond of it. I like it, but I much more prefer it with my middle name, Lynn added on. So I either go by Kelly Lynn or just KLynn. Kelly just seems to plain.I unfortunately don't really like the name for a girl much either, which I am. I think it would be nice for a boy. And I think it's weird I think that considering it's my own name, but I don't like it for my own gender.
In theory, Kelly's not my style. But somehow, I love it!I think of the ridiculously beautiful and bubbly Kelly Brook, and of the lovely Kelly Clarkson, who I admire. It's a bouncy, energetic name, I think. I picture a well-built brunette who's good at sports and has lots of get-up-and-go.I like the possible meaning "bright-headed one".A drawback is the fact that Kelly is a surname and little Kelly might meet a Mr. Kelly!
My Dad's name is Kelly, and he's always had a bit of trouble with it. He himself calls it a girl name, and people have even went up to my mom and called her Kelly. Overall, I think most people think of girls when they think of a "Kelly".
I love the fanciful images some people claim to get of long red-haired Irish girls. Kelly is no different from other common Irish surnames like Murphy or Doyle. Do they give you the same impression? This surname is pleasant only on a boy.
My name was going to be Kelly if I were a blonde. I must thank the good Lord from preventing that from happening.Kelly Clarkson is sweet, Kelly Osbourne is outspoken. As I always say, a name does not define the person. I've met two Kelly's in my life, and one was very popular and friendly. The other had a rather neglected house and was pretty messy.Sadly enough, my impression of this name isn't all that great. I think of someone who is, for lack of a better word, trashy. Never does a name define a person, so take no offense in what I've said. It's all just what comes to mind.
― Anonymous User 6/24/2007
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There aren't a lot of girls' names I absolutely despise, but Kelly is one of them (no offense to any Kellys out there). I don't know. It just sounds fake, arrogant, shallow. And doesn't Barbie have a friend named Kelly? That might have influenced me, because basically I hear Kelly and think plastic. As a a surname or a boy's name I actually kind of like it, but I would not name a boy Kelly for fear of him being teased.
My name is Kelly also and I love it because my mom got it from her own initials - KEL. Similarly I will be naming my first daughter, due in March, Callie from my initials - KAL. Another thing about my name is that a lot of guys, especially in college (bars), would, upon being introduced to me, sing the "Kelly, Kelly, Kelly." song that Woody Harrelson's chacter on Cheers sang to his girlfriend. It got a little old!
Kelly's my name and at first I hated it. The plainness, and everything. My closest companions were named Danielle and Michelle and in my youth I was sour that my name wasn't pretty like theirs. I like it now. Even though others have made the comment that Kelly is a name for a beautiful girl I assure you I'm not (and the mirror would be first to agree), and some get the impressison that Kelly is a name for a bimbo and I assure you that I'm not. I'm me and no combination of letters will change that.
Well my name is Kelly and I find it to be overused a lot on Caucasian/White girls. I'm the only Hispanic person I know with the name Kelly. I don't know anybody with the name Kelly for that matter. It's weird because it's one of those names like Taylor that can be masculine, feminine, AND a surname! It annoys me sometimes! And I get called Kelly Clarkson because my first name happens to be Kelly. I'm named after Kelly Bundee from that old 90's show, "Married... With Children" because my dad was obsessed with her. Either that or my name was gonna be Christina, the girl that plays Kelly Bundee is named Christina Applegate. I didn't know my name was Irish until I found it on here. When I think of the name Kelly, for some reason, I think of an Irish girl with long brown hair and green eyes, rather than me, Puerto Rican girl with long brown hair and brown eyes.
My husband is named Kelly, gets difficult with everyone commenting on that it is a female name, people mistakenly think he "is" a girl or that I am Kelly etc etc. I like it as a male name though, but cannot stand it for a girl. It gives me such a shallow bimbo impression. The character Kelly on Beverly Hills 90210 was also a typical Kelly type.
― Anonymous User 11/12/2006
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Umm... how could you do that to your child? I mean, it's not a BAD name, but what if your kid gets made fun of for having the name of Barbie's little sister?
I love the name Kelly for a girl, it is very pretty. It does work for an adult too as my friend's name is Kelly and she is 38 and is as spunky as the name.
― Anonymous User 7/16/2006
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I have always loved the name Kelly for a girl. I also have seen the names Kellianna and Kellianne. I prefer Kelly though.
― Anonymous User 7/16/2006
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My last name is Kelly and it's always given me a hard time because people think it's my first. Thing is, I love the name as a first name and if my daughter has a different last name then me I'll probably give her Kelly for a middle name. Plus, it can pretty much go with anything.
My name is Kelly and it is a slightly unique name and I love it!
― Anonymous User 5/13/2006
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My name is Kelly-Anne and I couldn't find it in the database thing. That sucks. So, I'll tell you how I like the first part of my name. Yes, I do think it is young, but with the Anne I think it make more lady-like. I can't say I adore my name, but I still like it. It's easy to spell, to say and also it's sweet.
I have always liked the name Kelly. I do prefer it for a girl. The spelling Kellie is very feminine.
― Anonymous User 4/25/2006
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I used to really like this name but when I was at school there was this girl in my class and her mother's name is Kelly and she hated me because I was more beautiful than her daughter and that I was more like a teenager so that's why I really dislike this name. But I don't hate it.
I'd always thought my name meant "Warrior Woman"; turns out I've been living up to it for naught, eh? I DO sometimes have trouble imagining myself at eighty and still being named Kelly, but I don't have to worry about that now, do I? And yes, I was named after Gene Kelly. Singin in the rain, just singin in the rain... Interesting thing, Kurdish people naturally assume my name is "Kahleh" when I introduce myself. I don't think the two are connected.
I think this is a person who is dedicated, a little crazy and young at heart.
― Anonymous User 9/10/2005
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From the Irish Gaelic name Kelly, Warrior Woman, is bold and daring in all she does; someone who makes every minute count; has a classic strength and beauty; compassionate and patient with others; someone who is held in high esteem; a smile like a beam of light at night; a woman who is proud of her old-fashioned ideas; an individual who is very adventurous.
― Anonymous User 4/5/2005
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Impression: Really pretty person, but badly ambitious.
― Anonymous User 1/21/2005
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