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Chelsey
Pronounced CHEL-see /ˈtʃɛl.si/High
Meaning: -ey spelling of Chelsea — from Old English Cealchythe, 'a landing place for chalk/limestone'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Chelsey is an -ey spelling of Chelsea — from Old English Cealchythe, 'a landing place for chalk or limestone' (the fashionable riverside district of London). A crisp, modern place-name; the -ey styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Chelsea. Rare now, a-chalk-landing-place at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Chelsey mean?
Chelsey spells Chelsea — Old English 'a landing place for chalk/limestone'.
How do you pronounce Chelsey?
It's said CHEL-see /ˈtʃɛl.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Chelsey a boy or girl name?
Chelsey is a girl's name.
How popular is Chelsey?
Chelsey is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Chelsea is more common.