Kelsey

What does the baby name Kelsey mean? Learn about what Kelsey means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Kelsey - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Kelsey
K-E-L-S-E-Y, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Kelsey
KEL see
Meaning of Kelsey
Ship island, actor kelsey grammer, from ceol's island, from the island of ships, cenel's land, island of the ships, from the ship's island.
Origin of Kelsey
The name 'Kelsey' has English origins. It is derived from a surname that originated from a place name in Lincolnshire, England. The place name 'Kelsey' is believed to have come from the Old Norse personal name 'Ketill' combined with the Old Norse word 'ey', meaning 'island' or 'land by a stream'. Therefore, the name 'Kelsey' can be interpreted to mean 'Ketill's island' or 'Ketill's land by a stream'.
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Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Kelsey
Kelly
Kelson
Popularity of Kelsey
The name 'Kelsey' gained popularity as a given name for boys in the late 20th century. It reached its peak in popularity in the United States during the 1990s. However, its usage as a boys' name has declined in recent years, and it is now more commonly used as a girls' name.
Kelsey currently has 2 likes, and is in the top 10% of liked boy's names. The name Abayomi is slightly more popular than Kelsey.

Etymology of Kelsey

The name 'Kelsey' is a patronymic surname derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Ketill', which means 'cauldron' or 'helmet'. The addition of the word 'ey' or 'island' in the place name 'Kelsey' suggests that the original bearer of the name may have lived on or near an island or land by a stream.

Cultural Significance of Kelsey

The name 'Kelsey' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is primarily used as a given name in English-speaking countries.