Killie

Irish

"war strife or church"

Killie Origin and Meaning

The name Killie is a boy's name.

Killie is an uncommon masculine name with Scottish origins, possibly derived from a place name or surname. It may be connected to the Gaelic elements "cill" meaning "church" or "cell" and a diminutive suffix. The name might also be associated with Killie, a nickname for the Scottish football club Kilmarnock FC. As a given name, Killie remains extremely rare, occasionally appearing in Scottish families or those with Scottish heritage. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its short length and cheerful ending sound. Despite its rarity in broader populations, Killie might appeal to parents seeking a distinctively Scottish name that connects to their heritage while having a contemporary, playful sound that works well for a boy.