Elsie
Elsie is a Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath.' Originally a nickname, it became a beloved standalone name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current Popularity
#155 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Strong vintage revival name with modern appeal
- •Evokes a friendly, approachable personality
- •The 'Elsie the Cow' mascot association has largely faded
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Famous People
Elsie de Wolfe
Pioneer interior designer and actress
Elsie MacGill
First female aircraft designer
Elsie Fisher
Actress known for 'Eighth Grade'
Elsie Bowerman
Titanic survivor and suffragette lawyer
Statistics
187,819
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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