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Elsee

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How to Pronounce Elsee

Pronounced EL-see /ˈɛl.si/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Elsie, a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). Vintage and sweet.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage-sweet name: Elsee is a spelling of Elsie, from Elizabeth (said 'EL-see'). Crisp and classic.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA variant spelling of Elsie, a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). Vintage and sweet.
U.S. rank (2024)#15926 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 36
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420112024

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

Elsee is a spelling of Elsie, from Elizabeth (Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). It reads vintage and sweet — rare in the U.S. (said 'EL-see').

It appears only rarely, next to the vintage Elsie. Rare, vintage, and sweet.

Did you know? Elsee respells Elsie, a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth — Hebrew for 'my God is an oath' — a crisp, vintage name (said 'EL-see').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Elsee — Elsie/Elizabeth variant; 'my God is an oath'

Variations

ElsieElseyEllsie

Nicknames

ElsElle

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If you like Elsee…

Elsie— the standard spelling
Elise— a like Elizabeth short form
Elsa— a like vintage El- name
Ellie— a like sweet short name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elsee mean?

Elsee is a form of Elsie, a pet form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath.'

How do you pronounce Elsee?

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

Is Elsee a boy or girl name?

Elsee is a girl's name.

How popular is Elsee?

Elsee is a rare name in the U.S.

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