Kelsey

Kelsey Meaning & Origin

About Kelsey
The name Kelsey is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from an Old English surname, which means "from the ship's island" or "from the island of ships." It can also be associated with the Celtic word "ceol," meaning "music," or the Old Norse word "kelda," meaning "spring" or "fountain." Overall, the name Kelsey is often associated with qualities such as creativity, independence, and a love for nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kelsey are female.

Kelsey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.62% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛlsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kelsey in Braille

Here's how to represent Kelsey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kelsey in braille

How to Spell the Name Kelsey in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kelsey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kelsey in sign language

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