Kelsie is a variant spelling of the given name Kelsey, which originated as an English surname. The surname Kelsey derives from place names in Lincolnshire, such as Kelsey or Kelsay. These place names are thought to mean "Cenel's island"—a combination of the Old English personal name Cenel ("fierce") and eg ("island"). As a given name, Kelsie is commonly used for girls, though it is occasionally unisex.
Notable Bearers
Among notable individuals named Kelsie are Kelsie B. Harder (1922–2007), an American professor and onomastician; Kelsie Ahbe (born 1991), a Canadian-American pole vaulter; and Kelsie Hendry (born 1982), a Canadian pole vaulter. Other figures include British rower Kelsie Gibson (born 1993) and Canadian content creator Kelsie Pelling, known online as KayPea.
Related Forms
Variants of Kelsey include Kelsea, Kelsi, and Kelcey. Kelsie itself is a modern respelling that gained popularity in the late 20th century.
- Meaning: "Cenel's island" (from Old English)
- Origin: English
- Type: Given name (feminine, occasionally unisex)
- Usage: English-speaking countries
Sources: Wikipedia — Kelsie