Kelsi

Kelsi is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Kelsey. Kelsey itself derives from an English surname, which in turn comes from place names in Lincolnshire, such as Kelsey or Cailsey. The place name is thought to come from Old English sources: possibly Cenel's island, with Cenel meaning "fierce" and eg meaning "island."

As a given name, Kelsi gained popularity in the late 20th century, part of a trend for inventive spellings of established names. Variants such as Kelsea, Kelsie, and Kelcey reflect similar phonetic adaptations. While Kelsey had earlier usage as both a masculine and feminine name, Kelsi is used almost exclusively for girls.

• Meaning: Variant of Kelsey, possibly meaning "Cenel's island" or "fierce island"
• Origin: English surname derived from a place name in Lincolnshire
• Type: First name
• Usage regions: English-speaking countries