Elsie

At a Glance: Name: Elsie – Meaning: God is my oath (via Elspeth/Elizabeth) – Origin: Scottish (diminutive of Elspeth/Elizabeth) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EL-see

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Elsie is a Scottish name, originally a diminutive of Elspeth and Elizabeth, carrying the meaning "God is my oath." It's pronounced EL-see, and its vintage feel comes by it honestly — this is an old, established name rather than a modern invention. If you're researching it for a daughter, you're looking at a name with real linguistic roots behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Elsie

Meaning: God is my oath (via elspeth/elizabeth).

Origin: Scottish (diminutive of Elspeth/Elizabeth).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Elsie

Phonetic: EL-see   IPA: /ˈɛlsi/

Popularity of Elsie

Elsie hit its peak popularity at #31 back in 1896, when 1,878 baby girls were given the name. After more than a century of ups and downs, it sat at #155 in 2024, with 1,901 Elsies born that year — a count almost identical to its 1896 peak, just far down the rankings since so many more names are in circulation now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Elsie mean?

God is my oath (via elspeth/elizabeth). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elsie)

How do you pronounce Elsie?

Elsie is pronounced EL-see (IPA: /ˈɛlsi/).

Is Elsie a popular name right now?

Elsie peaked at #31 in 1896 and is ranked #155 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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