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Elsi

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Pronounced EL-see /ˈɛl.si/High

Meaning: An -i spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (via Elspeth), from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is my oath: Elsi spells Elsie — a pet of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'. Sweet, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningAn -i spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (via Elspeth), from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'
U.S. rank (2024)#6214 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 417

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219862024

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

Elsi is an -i spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (via Elspeth), from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. A sweet, vintage, charming name; the -i styling personalizes it (nickname Els).

It registers thinly beside Elsie. Rare in this spelling, God-is-my-oath at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Elizabeth means 'God is my oath' (Hebrew Elisheva) — Elsie is its sweet Scottish pet form (via Elspeth) — Elsi is an -i spelling, vintage and charming (said 'EL-see').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Elsie — root etymology

Variations

ElsieElsyeElspeth

Nicknames

Els

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If you like Elsi…

Elsie— the standard spelling
Elspeth— the Scottish fuller name
Elsa— a kin El- girls' name
Betsy— a fellow Elizabeth pet girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elsi mean?

Elsi spells Elsie — a pet of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'.

How do you pronounce Elsi?

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

Is Elsi a boy or girl name?

Elsi is a girl's name.

How popular is Elsi?

Elsi is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Elsie is more common.

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