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Elspeth

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Pronounced EL-spəth /ˈɛl.spəθ/High

Meaning: The Scottish form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; devoted to God'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is my oath: Elspeth is the Scottish Elizabeth — 'God is my oath'. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe Scottish form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; devoted to God'
U.S. rank (2025)#7600 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 918

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419142025

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

Elspeth is the Scottish form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; devoted to God'. A crisp, vintage, distinctive Scottish name (the source of the pet form Elsie; nicknames Elsie, Eppie).

In the U.S. it appears in Scottish and vintage-loving families. Rare, God-is-my-oath at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Elizabeth means 'God is my oath; devoted to God' (Hebrew Elisheva) — Elspeth is its crisp Scottish form, vintage and distinctive (said 'EL-spəth').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Elspeth — root etymology

Variations

ElspetElizabethElsbeth

Nicknames

Elsie

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If you like Elspeth…

Elizabeth— the full name
Elsie— the pet form
Isobel— the Scottish Isabel
Lizbeth— a similarly popular pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elspeth mean?

Elspeth is the Scottish Elizabeth — Hebrew 'God is my oath; devoted to God'.

How do you pronounce Elspeth?

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

Is Elspeth a boy or girl name?

Elspeth is a girl's name.

How popular is Elspeth?

Elspeth is a rare name in the U.S.

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