Name Kelsey Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Kelsey

Kelsey is a ♀ girl’s name and ♂ boy’s name. Kelsey thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

Origin of the name Kelsey

The unisex name Kesley derived from the Old English name Cēolsige, or from an English surname, which derived from a place name in Lincolnshire.

What is the meaning of the name Kelsey?

Kelsey means “ship’s victory” and “victorious ship” (from Old English “cēol” = ship + “sige” = victory) or “Cenel’s island” (from Old English “cenel” = “fierce” + “eg” = island).

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