07-05-2025
Chelsois or Chelski: Chelsea, Que., accepting suggestions to name its residents
The municipality of Chelsea, Que., is looking for a distinctive name to identify its residents, with suggestions already proposing Chelsois or Chelski.
The town north of Ottawa-Gatineau has launched public consultations to 'find a name for Chelsea residents' as part of its 150th anniversary.
'Since its first municipal Council in 1875, Chelsea has evolved and enriched itself with a vibrant history and a diverse population,' the town said in a statement.
'However, there is still no official name for residents. This strong identity project aims to find a distinctive name to embody local identity and pride for future generations.'
The public is invited to submit a name suggestion that is 'well pronounced in both official languages' and 'is gender-inclusive or gender-neutral,' according to the municipality.
Residents can submit suggestions until May 28.
Here is a look at some of the suggestions:
Chelsois and Chelsoise
Chelseacois and Chelseacoise
Chelski
Chelseaite
Chelois, Cheloise, Chelseas
Ottawa residents are known as Ottawans.
