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Kelsey

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. KEHL-see
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Meaning & History

From an English place name meaning "Cenel's island", from the Old English name Cenel "fierce" in combination with eg "island".
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Given Name DescendantsKelsey, Kelsi, Kelsie, Kelcey(English)

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landforms, nicknames, place names
Entry updated February 28, 2019 ·
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