Elsie
/ˈɛl.siː/noun
A feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Elsie/Elspeth from Elizabeth in some traditions, and also used as a pet form of names beginning with El-.
Did you know?Elsie is a pet form that ultimately belongs to the ancient Hebrew name Elizabeth, so its deepest roots are about divine vows, not just a cute nickname.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Antiquity
Heb
'ĕlîshevaʿ
“Elizabeth, meaning “my God is an oath” or “God is abundance” in traditional interpretations”
Biblical Greek
Grk
Elisabet
“Greek form of Elizabeth used in the New Testament”
Late Latin
Lat
Elisabeth
“Latin biblical and saintly form of the name”
Middle English / Early Modern English
Eng
Elsy / Elsie
“A familiar pet form of Elizabeth and related El- names”
Modern English
Eng
Elsie
“A feminine given name”