Shelsey is a feminine name with English origins. It is pronounced as SHEL-see (/ʃɛlsi/). This name is a variation of the popular name Chelsea. Shelsey has been used for baby girls in the United States, although it has not reached high levels of popularity. In recent years, it has been given to only a handful of newborns annually. The name Chelsea, on the other hand, has been more widely used and ranked among the top 20,000 names in the US during the past few decades. Shelsey carries similar associations to its variation Chelsea, which include qualities such as charm and elegance.