The name Kelsey comes from a surname, which is derived from an Old English masculine name Ceolsige.
The name Ceolsige is derived from the Old English elements "ceol" - "ship" and "sige" - "victory".
Famous bearers
A bearer is Allen Kelsey Grammer (born 1955), an American actor, producer, writer, and director.
A bearer of the surname is Henry Kelsey (c. 1667 - 1724), also known as Boy Kelsey, an English explorer and sailor who played an important role in establishing the Hudson's Bay Company.
