Elspeth
Elspeth is a girls' name of Scottish origin meaning “my God is an oath.” The Scottish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath.
how do you pronounce Elspeth?
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what does Elspeth mean?
The name Elspeth means “my God is an oath.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
The Scottish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath. It appears in Scottish literature and folklore and carries a distinctly Celtic literary charm.
where does the name Elspeth come from?
Wikipedia gives Elspeth, also spelled Elspet, as the Scottish form of Elizabeth, glossing its meaning as "chosen by God" or "consecrated by God" — a different reading from the "my God is an oath" sense given elsewhere, which isn't supported by anything found here.
what are the nicknames and variants of Elspeth?
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who are famous people named Elspeth?
- Elspeth Huxley
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what names go well with Elspeth?
Sibling names that share Elspeth's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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