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Kelsey

Name Meaning:

English surname derived from an Old English place name, possibly meaning "Ceol's island" or "ship's island." Primarily female.

Noteable Namesakes

Kelsey Grammer (Actor - Male); Kelsey Chow (Actress - Female); Kelsey Plum (Basketball Player - Female)

Origin

Old English

Popularity

US: #462 (Female), Unranked (Male), UK: #450 (Female), Unranked (Male)

Variations/Nicknames

Kelsi; Kelsie; Kels

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