Elspeth

At a Glance: Name: Elspeth – Meaning: God is my oath (via Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva) – Origin: Scottish (variant of Elizabeth, ultimately Hebrew) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EL-speth

---

Elspeth is a Scottish form of Elizabeth, which traces back to the Hebrew Elisheva and carries the meaning "God is my oath." It's pronounced EL-speth, and it has a classic, vintage feel with a worldly edge. If you love Elizabeth but want something less expected, this is a close relative with its own character.

Meaning & Origin of Elspeth

Meaning: God is my oath (via Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva).

Origin: Scottish (variant of Elizabeth, ultimately Hebrew).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Elspeth

Phonetic: EL-speth   IPA: /ˈɛlspəθ/

Popularity of Elspeth

Elspeth ranked #6215 in the U.S. in 2024, with 19 girls given the name that year. Its highest point was #2437 in 1984, when 39 girls were named Elspeth.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

Make Elspeth Name Art

Free printable nursery art for Elspeth, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.

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.

• Sheena
• Shona
• Ailsa
• Elisheva
• Kirsty
• Mairi

FAQ

What does the name Elspeth mean?

God is my oath (via Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elspeth)

How do you pronounce Elspeth?

Elspeth is pronounced EL-speth (IPA: /ˈɛlspəθ/).

Is Elspeth a popular name right now?

Elspeth peaked at #2437 in 1984 and is ranked #6215 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

More Baby Name Inspiration

• Check any name’s popularity history
• Take the naming-style quiz
• Make art for a different name