Elspeth name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English, Scottish, Finnish, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Elspeth e-lspe-th
Meaning: God of Plenty, Form of Elizabeth, Consecrated to God and My God is Abundance
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What does Elspeth mean?

Unwonted Elspeth is originated from Hebrew, Elspeth means "God of Plenty, Form of Elizabeth, Consecrated to God or My God is Abundance", chiefly used in English, Danish, Finnish, Scottish and Swedish is given to baby girls.

Elspeth is short version of Elizabeth. Outlandish Elizabeth is originated from Hebrew, Elizabeth means "God of Plenty, God is Perfection God is My Oath and My God is Bountiful". Elspeth is Finnish cognate of Elsbeth.

How do I pronounce Elspeth?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Elspeth is e-lspe-th. The name can also be pronounced as el(s)-peth.

Variants of Elspeth

Elsbet, Elisabet, Elsbeth, Elisheba, Elizabeth, Elsbett, Elisabed, Elsa, Alizabeth, Eilis, Elza, Annaelizabeth, Elizabethmarie

How popular is the name Elspeth?

Elspeth is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 571 on girl names chart when 67 babies were named Elspeth.

There are over 1028 babies that have been given the name Elspeth in England and Wales. Elspeth is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1914 and was able to reach the top 3000 names.

In 1984, it ranked 2421st when 39 girls were named Elspeth. Over 796 people have been named Elspeth in United States.

Elspeth is a common name in England and Scotland while somewhat familiar name in Australia, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Wales.

At least, 8000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2023844612
2022666217
2021664517
2020514624
2019668117
2018651218
2017581421
2016639119
2015844013
2014561823
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological analysis of Elspeth

You don't depend on anyone's understanding and support. Your decision to keep fighting for things even when they're falling apart sometimes ruins self-confidence. You prefer solitude over people and partying but hanging around is productive sometimes. You believe traveling helps you grow your spiritual potential. When it comes to your personal life, you prefer to keep it private. It intrigues you to know how the world started from scratch.

Other names similar to Elspeth, for would be moms

  •  Dorit - Queer girl name Dorit means "Gift of God or Gift" and came from Hebrew and Old Greek is used specifically in Danish, English and German
  •  Mikolaj - Mikolaj's meaning is Victory or Victory of the People is rooted from Old Greek used as a baby boy name is prevalently used in Polish, Norwegian and Finnish
  •  Siv - Unisex name Siv has origin in Nordic and Old Norse and is mainly used in Scandinavian, Finnish and Tamil languages, meaning of Siv is "Bride, A Beautiful Bride or Wife"
  •  Ginia - Used primarily in Spanish, English and Danish unexpected, Ginia is originated from Latin and is given to girls, Ginia means "Maiden, Virgin and Pure". Ginia is diminutive of Virginia.
  •  Desdemona - Originated from Old Greek, Unorthodox Desdemona is used specifically in English, German and Swedish is a baby girl name, Desdemona means "Unfortunate Woman or Ill-Fated"

Sibling Names for Elspeth

Are you expecting a little girl and have chosen the name Elspeth for her? Congratulations! Now comes the fun part - choosing a perfect sibling name for your little one. Here are some suggestions to help you find a name that complements and completes the unique and beautiful name of Elspeth.

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Famous people named Elspeth

  • Elspeth Buchan, founder of a Scottish religious sect known as the Buchanites
  • Elspeth Campbell, wife of the former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell
  • Elspeth Probyn, Australian academic
  • Elspeth Kennedy, British academic and a prominent medievalist
  • Elspeth Cameron, Canadian writer best
  • Elspeth Howe, Baroness Howe of Idlicote, British cross-bench life peer
  • Elspeth Attwooll, retired Scottish Liberal Democrat politician
  • Elspeth Huxley, author, journalist, broadcaster, magistrate
  • Elspeth Ballantyne, former Australian actress
  • Elspeth Henderson, is former World Board Chairman of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and an educational consultant
  • Elspeth March, English actress
  • Elspeth Brodie in Les Misérables as Miscellaneous Crew
  • Elspeth Edmonds in Ether One as Actress
  • Elspeth Rae in Dread as Actress
  • Elspeth Duxbury in Make Mine Mink as Actress
  • Elspeth Dudgeon in The Old Dark House as Actress
  • Elspeth Eastman in Pillars of Eternity as Actress
  • Elspeth Keller in Before Breakfast as Actress
  • Elspeth Hanson was born in London, England on May 12, 1986. She is a violist of the British / Australian female string quartet called Bond.
  • Actor Elspeth Charlton, famous for TV series Largo Winch

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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