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Ellsie

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Pronounced EL-see /ˈɛl.si/High

Meaning: A spelling of Elsie — a Scottish short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Low

In 30 seconds: God is my oath: Ellsie spells Elsie. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew, Scottish

MeaningA spelling of Elsie — a Scottish short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'

U.S. rank (2025)#7231 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 270

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ellsie is a spelling of Elsie — a Scottish short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. A crisp, vintage name (said 'EL-see').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Elsie. Rare in this form, God-is-my-oath at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Elsie is a Scottish short form of Elizabeth — Hebrew 'God is my oath' — Ellsie is a spelling, crisp and vintage (said 'EL-see').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Elsie — short form of Elizabeth

Variations

ElsieElsiElsey

Nicknames

Ellie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellsie mean?

Ellsie spells Elsie — a Scottish short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'.

How do you pronounce Ellsie?

It's said EL-see /l.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ellsie a boy or girl name?

Ellsie is a girl's name.

How popular is Ellsie?

Ellsie is a very rare spelling in the U.S.