ELSA  

Gender: F
Origin: Diminutive of ELIZABETH
Meaning: "pledged to God"

Popularity in 2008: #724

Operatic and leonine name not enjoying the resurgence of Ella and her sisters, perhaps due to memories of Ilsa, She-Wolf of the SS.

Nicknames & Variations:
Lisa, Elza, Elsie, Ellsy, Ellse, Elsi, Elsia, Elssa, Ellsa, Elsy, Ellsie

International Variations:
Elsje, Ilsa (Dutch) Else (Scandinavian)

Elsa is being discussed in our message boards:

• Longer names for nn Edie or Evie or Elsie?
• Full names for nn Ellie?
• my husband's NEW list - narrowed down!
• Very long name game! 10 kids!
• Trying to name baby after mom...struggling

Read Nameberry blog posts about Elsa:

• SCIENCE HEROINE NAMES: Inspiration from scientific barrier breakers
• OLD LADY NAMES: Ready for the Next Wave?
• COOL CAT NAMES: Feline choices from Alonzo to Zizi
• LOVE THAT NAME, but...
• OPERATIC BABY NAMES