Kelsea
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kelsea
Kelsea is a modern English given name derived from the Old English elements "ceol" (ship) and "sæ" (sea), originally meaning "ship on the sea" or alternatively from the place name Chelsey/Chelsea.
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Etymology
Kelsea is a modern English given name derived from the Old English elements "ceol" (ship) and "sæ" (sea), originally meaning "ship on the sea" or alternatively from the place name Chelsey/Chelsea. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, with no significant historical or religious association; it gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th century as a variant spelling of Kelsey.
Kelsea currently ranks #3,869 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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