ELSPETH  

Gender: F
Origin: Scottish variation of ELIZABETH
Meaning: "pledged to God"

One of those names that never quite made it out of the British Isles, but it does have a certain childlike charm.

Nicknames & Variations:
Elspie, Elsepet, Elsbet, Elspet, Elsbeth

Elspeth is being discussed in our message boards:

• How do these sound together?
• Full names for nn Ellie?
• my husband's NEW list - narrowed down!
• Combination Flower Names
• Mn for Rosemary. :)

Read Nameberry blog posts about Elspeth:

• ELIZABETH: The Name That Has Everything?
• CELTIC NAMES: Irish, Scottish, Welsh and beyond
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming
• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: From Ailsa to Angus