Kelsey


Kelsey was originally an English surname. As a first name it rose to popularity at the end of the 20th century along with other similar-sounding names like Kelly & Chelsea. It could derive either from a place name called Cenel's Island (Cenel being an Old English personal name derived from cene meaning "fierce; brave"). Or, it could come from another personal name, Ceolsige made from the Old English elements céol "ship" and sige "victory."

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