Kelsey

First name choice

Kelsey is a given name used for both males and females, though it has become predominantly feminine since the late 20th century.

Originally an English surname derived from place names, it gained popularity as a first name in the 1980s and 1990s.

Kelsey was the most popular girl in our graduating class.

The name appears across English-speaking countries with various spellings including Kelsie and Kelsi.

name

surname

Hereditary family identifier

  • IrishOf the Emerald Isle
  • GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition
  • CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent

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feminine

girl

Young female person

delicate · gentle · soft · elegant · dainty · sisterhood · girlish · maiden · femme · sorority

personality

charming

Pleasantly attractive in manner

sweet · kind · warm · approachable · likable · spirited · energetic · vivacious · perky · sunny

heritage

clan

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family · roots · legacy · descent · bloodline · pedigree · Irish-American · Scots-Irish · etymology · island

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