Elsey

♀ Girl

Pronounced EL-see /ˈɛl.si/High

Meaning: A spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'Low

In 30 seconds: My God is an oath: Elsey spells Elsie — 'pledged to God'. Sweet, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew, Scottish

MeaningA spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'

U.S. rank (2025)#9030 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 137

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

Elsey is a spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'. A sweet, vintage name back in fashion (said 'EL-see'; nickname Els).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, pledged-to-God at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Elsie comes from Elspeth (the Scottish Elizabeth), Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God' — Elsey is a spelling, sweet and vintage (said 'EL-see').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Elsie — Hebrew root

Variations

ElsieElsyElsee

Nicknames

Els

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elsey mean?

Elsey spells Elsie — Hebrew 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'.

How do you pronounce Elsey?

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

Is Elsey a boy or girl name?

Elsey is a girl's name.

How popular is Elsey?

Elsey is a rare spelling in the U.S.