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Elsie

/ EL-see /

feminine

Meaning

Pledged to God

Origin

Scottish

Originally a Scottish diminutive of Elspeth (the Scottish form of Elizabeth). Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew 'Elisheba', meaning 'God is my oath'. It became a standalone name and saw a huge peak in the late 19th century.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Elsie.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ISFJ
10.5%
ISTP
9.95%
ISFP
9.26%
INFJ
9.03%
ENFJ
7.98%
ENTP
7.35%
ISTJ
7.1%
ESTJ
7.06%
ESTP
6.65%
ESFJ
5.23%
INTJ
4.73%
ESFP
4.4%
ENFP
4.1%
ENTJ
3.1%
INFP
1.95%
INTP
1.61%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Elsie is a quintessential 'vintage revival' name. It feels cozy, sweet, and slightly retro. It has made a major comeback in the UK and Australia as parents rediscover the charm of short, Victorian-era nicknames.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

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Elsie de Wolfe

American interior decorator and socialite (1865–1950)

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Elsie Janis

American singer and screenwriter (1889–1956)

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Elsie Fisher

American actress known for Eighth Grade (b. 2003)

Sibling Names

Goes well with