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Elsie
God is my oath
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Elsie
Elsie began as a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth, itself from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. Popular in the Victorian era, it fell out of fashion for much of the 20th century but has staged a strong comeback in the UK, ranking consistently among the top girls' names in ONS data thanks to the vintage-name revival. Its short, affectionate sound and tie to the classic Elizabeth make it feel both familiar and fresh.
Variants around the world
How Elsie sounds in other languages.
ElsaElizabethElspeth
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