Chelsea (given name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈtʃɛlsi/, /tʃɛlˈseɪ/ or /ˈtʃɛlsiə/ |
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| Gender | Unisex, now primarily feminine |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old English |
| Meaning | "chalk wharf", "chalk landing place" |
| Region of origin | England |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Chelsie, Chelsi, Chelsy, Chelcie, Chelci, Chelcy, Chelcey, Chelsey, Chelcea, Chealsy |
Chelsea is an English given name derived from the Old English place name ċealc hȳð, or the modern Celcyth, meaning chalk landing place. The name evolved to Chelsea, a location on the River Thames that became a London borough known for its wealthy, socially influential residents. Many locations have been named after the English place name Chelsea.