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.
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how do you pronounce Elspeth?
EL-speth
where does the name Elspeth come from?
The Scottish form of Elizabeth, also spelled Elspet, glossed as chosen by God or consecrated by God.
It appears in Scottish literature and folklore and carries a distinctly Celtic literary charm.
who are famous people named Elspeth?
- Elspeth Huxley
what are the nicknames and variants of Elspeth?
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Variants around the world
what names are similar to Elspeth?
what names go well with Elspeth?
Sibling names that share Elspeth's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Elspeth
What does the name Elspeth mean?
Elspeth means “my God is an oath”.
What is the origin of the name Elspeth?
Elspeth comes from the Scottish naming tradition. Related forms include Elspet.
How popular is the name Elspeth?
Elspeth has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Elspeth a boy or girl name?
Elspeth is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Elspeth?
Elspeth is pronounced EL-speth, with 2 syllables.
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