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Elsie
Meaning: diminutive of Elizabeth · Origin: Scottish · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A Scots pet form of Elspeth (Elizabeth) that is popular again in the UK.
Nicknames
Els
Variants & related names
Elsa, Elsy
Elsie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Elsie mean?
Elsie means “diminutive of Elizabeth”. It comes from Scottish.
Is Elsie a popular name?
Elsie is a familiar girls' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Elsie?
Els.
What are other forms of Elsie?
Elsa, Elsy.
Similar names
Isla · Paisley · Arabella · Fiona · Maisie · Mackenzie
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.