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Name Origin

Kelsey is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Alasdair, meaning 'son of Alexander'. Alexander itself is derived from Greek, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

scottishgaelicanglicizedsurnamemeaningfuldefenderstrongprotective

Famous People

Kelsey Grammer (1955-)

Actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, director, producer

  • Best known for his role as Dr. Frasier Crane on the sitcoms "Cheers" and "Frasier"
  • Won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award

Kelsey Chow (1991-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in television series such as "One Tree Hill" and "The Carrie Diaries"
  • Appeared in films like "Rise of the Guardians"

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Brynn

Both Kelsey and Brynn are of Welsh origin and have a similar soft, feminine sound.

Owen

A classic Welsh name that complements Kelsey in terms of style and cultural background.

Logan

Kelsey and Logan both have a modern, strong yet approachable feel, suitable for siblings.