Kelston
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kelston
Kelston is derived from Old English elements "ceol" (ship) and "tun" (settlement), meaning "settlement of the ship" or "ship town," reflecting Anglo-Saxon settlement naming conventions.
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Etymology
Kelston is derived from Old English elements "ceol" (ship) and "tun" (settlement), meaning "settlement of the ship" or "ship town," reflecting Anglo-Saxon settlement naming conventions. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no significant religious affiliation; it appears as both a surname and given name, notably associated with places in England and New Zealand rather than as a major historical personal name.
Kelston currently ranks #11,561 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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