Elsie-mae

Elsie-mae Origin and Meaning

The name Elsie-mae is a girl's name.

Elsie Mae combines two traditional feminine names to create a charming double name with vintage appeal. Elsie originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath,' and enjoyed significant popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before experiencing a contemporary revival. Mae, often a variant of May, has connections to the month and to the Roman goddess Maia. Together, the pairing evokes a sweet, nostalgic quality reminiscent of rural America and simpler times. Elsie Mae exemplifies the trend of reviving grandmotherly names and combining short, classic names for a distinctive full name that balances familiarity with uniqueness.

Popularity of the name Elsie-mae

• 490 England 2023