Kelsea is a popular baby girl’s name and a variant spelling of Kelsey. It comes from Old English terms “Cenel” meaning “fierce” and “eg” meaning “island”. Kelsea is a feminine version of the name and was at peak popularity in the 1990s.
Meaning of the name Kelsea:
English: Cenel's island, fierce island
Origin of the name Kelsea:
Kelsea is a baby girl’s name of English origin that means “Cenel’s island, fierce island”. Kelsea is a feminine spelling of the unisex name and surname Kelsey. Kelsea derives from the Old English terms “cenel” which means “fierce” and “eg” which means “island”.
Symbolism of the name Kelsea:
Kelsea means “fierce island” and refers to Islay, an island off of the coast of Scotland near Colonsay.
Style of the name Kelsea:
traditional
Gender of the name Kelsea:
Kelsea is a girl's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Kelsea:
KEHL-see
Number of syllables in the name Kelsea:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Kelsea:
Kelsea evokes feelings of passion and hard work.
Alternative spellings for the name Kelsea:
Kelsi; Kelsey, Kelsy, Kelsie, Khelsea, Kelcey, Kelci, Kelcie
Nicknames for the name Kelsea:
Popularity of the name Kelsea:
According to the Social Security Administration, Kelsea is a popular baby girl’s name. Kelsea was in the top 1000 baby names from 1989 to 1998 and it peaked at #521 in 1992.
Related names for the name Kelsea:
Great middle names for the name Kelsea and their meanings:
- Anne (grace)
- Frances (from France, free man)
- Ruth (compassionate friend)
- Virginia (virginal, pure)
- Alexis (defender)
- Lydia (woman from Lydia)
- Audrey (noble strength)
- Claire (bright, clear)
Famous people with the name Kelsea:
- Kelsea Ballerini (American country music singer)
- Kelsea Healis (American volleyball coach)
- Kelsea Sweeney (American softball player)
- Kelsea Yarbrough (American athlete)
- Kelsea Friend (American softball player)
Kelsea in popular culture:
- KelseaGlynn (litearture, “The Queen of the Tearling” by Erika Johansen)