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Kelsie

Girl name · 353 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kelsie: 353 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 28 births in 2007.

Kelsie is a modern spelling variant of Kelsey, an English surname-turned-first-name drawn from a Lincolnshire place name. That Old English original, Cēoles ēg, likely meant “Cēol’s island” or “ship island,” linking it to a personal name meaning “ship” or “keel.” Though not historically Scottish, Kelsie has become popular in Scotland since the 1990s, often chosen for its soft, melodic sound. Notable bearers include American journalist Kelsie Passolt and actress Kelsie Snow. The place Kelsey in Lincolnshire shares the same root, while the related place Coylton in Ayrshire may echo a similar etymology. A unisex choice, Kelsie is most commonly given to girls today, and the shorter spelling Kelsi offers a further streamlined variant.