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Ellsie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ellsie

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The baby name Ellsie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛlsi/ (EL-see).

Ellsie is English, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: /ˈɛlsi/ (EL-see)

What is the meaning of the name Ellsie ?

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.

Ellsie has the following similar or variant Names

Ellsie – Popularity by country

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:

United States
AE
BH
HK
MY

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People also ask about Ellsie

Ellsie is predominantly a girl's name.
Ellsie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛlsi/ (EL-see).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elsie, Elsi, Elsy, Elsee, Ellsi and Ellsy.
Somewhat — Ellsie ranked #906 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Ellsie's popularity is rising. It moved from #913 in 2014 to #906 in 2024 in United States.