| Meaning | port for chalk, ships |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Chel-sea |
About Chelsea
Chelsea brings to mind vibrant neighborhoods, artistic energy, and urban sophistication. This name gained prominence through cultural associations yet remains grounded and accessible. It carries a friendly, outgoing quality—Chelsea sounds like someone who makes friends easily and approaches life with enthusiasm. The name works across different contexts without losing its essential character, equally suited to creative pursuits or practical professions. Parents who choose Chelsea often value names with established recognition that haven't become overly common. The soft "ch" opening gives it warmth while the crisp ending provides structure. It's particularly appealing for families who want a name that feels current without being trendy, one that has proven its staying power across decades.
Names Similar to Chelsea
| Chelsey |
| Chelsi |
| Charlotte |
| Christine |
| Christina |
| Catherine |
| Caroline |
| Cassandra |
| Camilla |
| Cecilia |
Nicknames for Chelsea
| Chels |
| Elsie |
| Chelsi |
| Sea |
Famous People Named Chelsea
| Chelsea Clinton | American author and daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton |
| Chelsea Handler | American comedian and talk show host |
| Chelsea Peretti | American actress and comedian |
| Chelsea Wolfe | American singer-songwriter |
| Chelsea Manning | American activist and whistleblower |
| Chelsea Noble | American actress and wife of actor Kirk Cameron |
| Chelsea Grin | American deathcore band |
| Chelsea Islan | Indonesian actress |
| Chelsea Cooley | American beauty queen, Miss USA 2005 |
| Chelsea Gilligan | American actress |
| Chelsea Hobbs | Canadian actress |
| Chelsea Zhang | American actress |
| Chelsea Gill | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Chelsea Green | American professional wrestler |
| Chelsea Ricketts | American actress |
| Chelsea Brown | American actress and comedian |
| Chelsea Dungee | American basketball player |
| Chelsea Halfpenny | English actress |
| Chelsea Houska | American television personality |
| Chelsea Lee | American singer-songwriter, member of the band SHAED |
Characters Named Chelsea
| Chelsea O'Bannon | from the novel "Chesapeake Blue" by Nora Roberts |
| Chelsea Melini | from the TV show "Two and a Half Men" |
| Chelsea Daniels | from the TV show "That's So Raven" |
| Chelsea Grayson | from the TV show "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" |
| Chelsea Lawson | from the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" |
| Chelsea Yamase | from the video game "Street Fighter" |
| Chelsea Keezheekoni | from the TV show "South Park" |
| Chelsea Yamaguchi | from the anime and manga series "Detective Conan" |
| Chelsea Mark | from the novel "The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin |
| Chelsea Rayne | from the TV show "Hart of Dixie" |
| Chelsea Roy | from the reality TV show "The Bachelor" |
| Chelsea Monroe-Cassel | from the book series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin |
| Chelsea Cunningham | from the TV show "Batman Beyond" |
| Chelsea Sinclair | from the TV show "Gossip Girl" |
| Chelsea Benson | from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Chelsea Parker | from the movie "Bratz - The Movie" |
| Chelsea Roberts | from the animated series "Barbie - Life in the Dreamhouse" |