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Why Kelcroft

I am often asked about the origins and inspiration for the name Kelcroft.

Choosing a totally unique name is a difficult, yet important business decision. It needed to fit certain criteria namely relevant, unique, short, and have easy recall.

After considering the options, I decided I needed to create an entirely new word. Therefore I used two related words that would match the scope of the business.

First the "KEL" portion was derived from the work of a famous physicist and engineer The Right Honourable William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. He amongst many engineering achievements defined absolute zero, more commonly known today as degrees Kelvin. Click here to learn more about The Right honourable William Thompson - 1st Baron Kelvin

And "CROFT" is old English word that means a property or land.

Therefore combining the brilliance of Kelvin, and the property covered by croft created the a totally unique inspirational name - Kelcroft. 


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