Kelsie

English surname

"Cenel's island"

Kelsie Origin and Meaning

The name Kelsie is a boy's name.

Kelsie, when used as a masculine name, represents a less common gender application of what is traditionally a feminine name in modern usage. It derives from the Scottish surname Kelso, which referred to a town in the Scottish Borders. As a first name, Kelsie emerged as a diminutive form of Kelly, which itself comes from Irish origins meaning 'warrior' or 'bright-headed.' While predominantly given to girls since the mid-20th century, some parents choose it for boys, reflecting the trend of name gender fluidity. The spelling variant Kelsey is more frequently used for boys than Kelsie, though both remain relatively uncommon as masculine given names in contemporary naming practices.

Famous People Named Kelsie

• Kelsie Brown Harder American academic and name scholar
• Kelcie Jerome McCray American NFL player