Girl name guide

Elsie name meaning, origin and style

Elsie name meaning: pledged to God. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth
Meaning
pledged to God
Say it
EL-see

Choosing Elsie

A cheerful vintage nickname-name that feels warm, small-scale and approachable.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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