Kelsey /ˈkɛlsi/[1] is an English surname and originated from an Old English place name in Lincolnshire, England. The place name is derived from words meaning "Ceol's island" (Mills 1991). In modern times Kelsey has also become a given name for boys and girls in English-speaking countries. Kelsey comes from "island of the ships" in Irish and Scots, and "a dweller on the island, by the water" from Norwegian.

Kelsey may refer to:

Actors

Athletes

Politicians and public servants

Other

See also

References

  1. Wells, John C. (2008), Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.), Longman, p. 439, ISBN 9781405881180
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