The baby name Ellsie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛlsi/ (EL-see).
The baby name Ellsie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛlsi/ (EL-see).
Ellsie is English, Scottish in Origin.
Ellsie is a contemporary variant of Elsie, a pet form of Elizabeth that reached English via the Scots name Elspeth and English Elisabeth. Rooted in the Hebrew Elisheva, it carries the meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” The double‑l spelling modernizes the familiar sound while keeping its vintage charm, aligning Ellsie with current preferences for distinctive yet readable girl names ending in -ie.
As Elsie, the name rose across Britain and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, dipped mid-century, and surged again in the 2000s with the Ellie/Els- wave. Ellsie is a rare modern spelling seen more often in recent decades, offering a tailored twist without changing pronunciation. Close variants include Elsie, Elsy, Elsee, Elcie, and Elise; related diminutives are Eliza, Betsy, and Beth.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #906 | 11 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Ellsie is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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