Kelsey
Meaning of Kelsey
The name Kelsey, pronounced KEL-see (/ˈkɛlsi/), is traditionally a female name of English origin. It is derived from an Old English surname meaning "Cenel's island," where Cenel is believed to be a personal name. Over the years, Kelsey has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States. Its peak usage was in the mid-1990s when it consistently ranked within the top 50 names for baby girls. Despite a decline in recent years, it remains a charming and timeless choice for many parents. The name evokes images of grace and elegance, often associated with notable personalities such as actress Kelsey Grammer and singer Kelsea Ballerini. Variations of the name include "Kelsie," offering a slightly different yet equally appealing option for those who appreciate this classic moniker.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KEL-see (/ˈkɛlsi/)
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Notable People Named Kelsey
| Allen Kelsey Grammer is an American actor known for his iconic role as Dr. Frasier Crane on the sitcom Cheers and its spin-off Frasier, and has received multiple awards for his work in television and theater. |
| Kelsey Christine Plum is a successful American professional basketball player known for her achievements in the WNBA and as a gold medalist in Women's 3x3 basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Kelsey Marie Mitchell is a Canadian professional track cyclist known for her impressive achievements, including winning the 2020 Olympic gold medal and multiple Pan American championships. |
| Kelsey Asbille Chow is an American actress known for her roles in Pair of Kings, Yellowstone, One Tree Hill, and Teen Wolf. |
| Kelsey Serwa is a Canadian retired freestyle skier, Olympic gold and silver medalist, FIS World Champion, and Winter X Games champion. |
| Kelsey Marie Robinson Cook is a successful American indoor volleyball player, known for her achievements with the United States women's national volleyball team, including gold medals at the World Championship, Volleyball Nations League, and the Tokyo Summer Olympics. |
| Kelsey Montague is an American illustrator and interactive street artist, known for her large-scale, interactive street murals and the #WhatLiftsYou global campaign. |
| Kelsey Hightower is a prominent American software engineer, developer advocate, and speaker recognized for his contributions to Kubernetes, open-source software, and cloud computing. |
| Kelsey Fowler is an American stage and film actress known for her performances on Broadway and in television commercials and film. |
| Kelsey Piper is an American journalist and staff writer at Vox, known for her work in the effective altruism perspective and as the founder of the Stanford Effective Altruism student organization. |
| Kelsey Nixon is an American cook and television personality known for hosting the Cooking Channel series Kelsey's Essentials and Kelsey's Homemade. |
| Kelsey Alaine Merritt is a Filipino-American model who made history as the first Filipino to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. |
| Kelsey Mitchell is a standout American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA, known for her impressive college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes and numerous accolades, including being a second-team All-American in 2015, 2017, and 2018, and a first-team All-American in 2016. |
| Kelsey Leonard is a pioneering water governance researcher and the first Native American woman to earn a science degree from the University of Oxford, specializing in Indigenous water rights. |
| Kelsey Harris Douglass was a Texian soldier, politician, and merchant known for leading Texian forces at the Battle of the Neches and his contributions to the Congress of the Republic of Texas. |
