Origin of the name Kelsey:
Derived from the obsolete Old English name Cēolsige, a compounding of the elements cēol (a ship) and sige (victory).
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Kelse, Kel, Kels
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"Kelsey", a song by Metro Station
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Global Popularity of the Name Kelsey
- #96 in Scotland
- #195 in United States
- #365 in Canada (Alberta)
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