Elsie

Elsie is a female first name that is regarded as a diminutive and pet form of Elisabeth. The name has its roots in the forms Elisheba and Elisheva.

What does the name Elsie mean?

Elsie, as a diminutive and pet form of Elisabeth, originally derives from Elisheba or Elisheva. The direct translations are 'God is abundance', 'God has sworn', and 'God is perfect'. This implies that all good things have their origin in God. The name comes from ancient Hebrew and is based on the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל), meaning 'God', and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), meaning 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (the number of abundance). In the Bible, the name appears in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is mentioned as the name of Aaron's wife 'Elisheva', while in the New Testament, Elisabeth appears as the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its variants are among the most popular first names worldwide, including variants such as Eliseba, Elsine, Els, Elsy, Elsi, Elsike, Elsita, Elske, Elseke, Elsbe, Elska, Elscha, Jelissa, and Yelissa.

Where does the name Elsie come from?

The first name Elsie has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'God is abundance'.

How do you pronounce Elsie?

The pronunciation of Elsie is soft and two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'El-si' [ˈɛlsi], while the English variant [ˈɛlzi] is more common. The name begins with a clear, open E sound and ends pleasantly with the bright syllable '-sie', giving it a charming and approachable nature – delicate, lively, and modern.

When is the name day of Elsie?

The name day for Elsie is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Elsie is among the highly sought-after first names, currently ranking 1,069th on the list of the most popular female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 210 times, placing it 1,565th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Elsie ranks 1,879th. In other countries, an interesting popularity is also evident: in Austria, the name has ranked 1,300th in the last 10 years.

Nicknames & pet names

Els / Els Pels / Elsge

Famous people

• Amy Elsie Horrocks (pianist from Brazil)
• Elsie B. Washington (writer from the USA)
• Elsie Bowerman (writer from the UK)
• Elsie Burrows (English botanist)
• Elsie Carlisle (English singer)
• Elsie Carrington (table tennis player from England)
• Elsie Deane (cricketer from Australia)
• Elsie Dunin (dancer from the USA)
• Elsie Goldsack Pittman (British tennis player)
• Elsie Green (hurdler from England)
• Elsie Jane Wilson (Australian film director)
• Elsie Janis (singer from the USA)
• Elsie Jeanette Oxenham (British writer)
• Elsie Lillian Kornbrath (American actress)
• Elsie Locke (English writer)
• Elsie Mackay (American actress)
• Elsie March (British sculptor)
• Elsie Maude Stanley Hall (pianist from Australia)
• Elsie Southgate (British violinist)
• Elsie Spain (singer from England)