Kelsey Name Meaning & Origin
Kelsey
Pronunciation: KEHL-see (key)
Origin of the name Kelsey:
Derived from the obsolete Old English name Cēolsige, a compounding of the elements cēol (a ship) and sige (victory).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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K, Kel, Kels, Kelso, Kes, Kelly
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From an English surname that is originally derived from two villages in Northern England, North Kelsey and South Kelsey.
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Kelsey Grammer (male) is a well known American actor, director, and writer.
Kelsey Card (female) is an American athlete.
Kelsey Chow (female) is an American actress.
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"Kelsey", a song by Metro Station
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