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How to pronounce Chelsea (CHEL-see)

Chelsea

CHEL-see

CHELsee

London place name. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

London place name. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old English
Meaning
chalk landing place

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Chels
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Originally a place name in London; popularised as a girls' first name in the late 20th century.

Notable people

  • Chelsea Clinton (American author and former US first daughter)

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